bells and ALS

Question 1

in bells palsy what do you see -
2 things

Answer 1

lose nasolabial fold
wrinkle of eyebrow
cannot close affected eye

forehead spared in stroke

Question 2

what is ALS

Answer 2

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal type of motor neuron disease. It is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain

Question 3

2 types of ALS

Answer 3

ALS most commonly affects people of any racial or ethnic group between the ages of 40 and 70, although it can occur at a younger age.

There are 2 main types of ALS:

Sporadic. This is the most common form of ALS in the U.S., making up 90% to 95% of all cases. These cases occur randomly, without any known cause, and there is no family history of ALS .

Familial. This form of ALS affects a small amount of people and is thought to be inherited.

Question 4

SX ALS

Answer 4

Twitching and cramping of muscles, especially those in the hands and feet

Loss of motor control in the hands and arms

Impairment in the use of the arms and legs

Tripping and falling

Dropping things

Persistent fatigue

Uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying

Slurred or thick speech and trouble in projecting the voice

As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:

Trouble breathing

Trouble swallowing

Paralysis

Question 5

down and out what msucle not wokring

Answer 5

SO`

Question 6

what should you montior when you give magnesium sulphate

Answer 6

urine output, reflexes, respiratory rate and oxygen saturations should be monitored during treatment

Question 7

what is associated with decreased risk of hyperemesis

Answer 7

smoking

Question 8

what infection comon after abx treated uti

Answer 8

candida