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Describe the concept of intracranial regulation.

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-The mechanisms or conditions that impact intracranial processing and function.

-Refers to the body’s processes to maintain a stable and balanced environment within the skull to ensure proper brain function.

-Factors contributing to intracranial regulations are cerebral blood flow, CSF production and absorption, intracranial pressure, and brain tissue volume.

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Increased ICP

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-Common pathway for brain injury.

-Can obstruct cerebral blood flow, destroy brain cells, displace brain tissue, damage delicate brain structures, can cause brain herniation (comps).

-10% blood, 10% CSF, 80% brain tissue

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Causes of ICP

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-Opioids
-Cerebral edema
-Excessive/blocked CSF
-Hemorrhage/hematoma
-Tumors
-HTN
-Infections

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Manifestations/Comps of ICP

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-Early: decreased alertness, drowsy, small/sluggish reaction pupils, hemiparesis, no vitals change, headache & slurred speech.

-Late: stupor/coma, large & nonreactive pupils, hemiplegia, *HTN, *wide pulse pressure, *bradycardia, *abnormal resp pattern, vomiting

**Cushing triad

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Medications for ICP

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-Osmotic diuretics
-Antipyretics
-Antiseizure.
-Beta-blockers (for increased HTN).
-H2 blockers.
-Proton pump inhibitors.

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Cerebral Edema

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-Life-threatening condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the brain tissues causing increased pressure inside the skull.

-Vasogenic - extracellular
-Cytotoxic - intracellular

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Treatment for Cerebral Edema

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-Decrease ICP w/ Mannitol
-Oxygen
-Decrease Inflammation - glucocorticoids
-Support HTN

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Epidural hematoma

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-rapid arterial bleeding.
-unconsciousness & brief lucid period.
-most serious because of immense bleeding.

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Subdural hematoma

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-bridging veins.
-slower venous bleeding.
-gradual development over days & weeks.

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Intracerebral hematoma

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-single or multiple.
-more common in the frontal lobe.
-small vessel injury WITHIN the brain.
-trauma or hemorrhagic stroke.
-immediate or delayed.

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Brain Injury

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-Skull fractures.
-Focal brain fracture -> contusion (bruise), laceration, hemorrhage.
-Diffuse -> CONCUSSION, diffuse axonal.
-Secondary brain injury (diffuse or multifocal) -> edema, infection, hypoxic brain damage.

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Concussion

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-Mild traumatic brain injury -> leads to swelling.
-Second injury can result in permanent damage.
-Injured brain cells.

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Complications of Concussion

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-Post-concussion syndrome -> immediate no conscious, short amnesia.
-Post-traumatic seizures.
-Chronic encephalopathy.
-Headache
-Irritability
-Insomnia, poor concentration/memory.

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Types of Brain Tumors

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-Primary intracranial (from neuroepithelial tissue): Neurons, neuroglia
-Primary intracranial (skull cavity): Meninges, pituitary gland, pineal gland, primary CNS - not derived from brain.
-Metastatic tumors.
-Benign & malignant.

Types (continued)
-Gliomas
-Meningiomas
-Primary CNS lymphomas

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Brain Tumor Manifestations

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-Increased ICP
-Focal disturbances in brain function: edema, disturbance in blood flow, tumor infiltration, brain compression.

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Brain Tumor Diagnoses

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-MRI, CT scans, electroencephalogram, visual field examination, physical & neurologic examinations.

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Brain Tumor Treatment

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-Surgery, irradiation, chemotherapy.

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Meningitis

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-Inflammation of the pia mater, arachnoid & subarachnoid space.

-Inflammation spreads rapidly because of CSF circulation around the brain & spinal cord.

-Usually caused by infection; chemical possible.

-Bacterial - acute purulent meningitis.

-Viral - acute lymphocytic.

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Manifestations of Meningitis

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-Stiff neck (nuchal rigidity), ALTERED MENTAL STATUS, confusion, fever.

-Headache, vomiting, nausea.

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Meningitis Diagnoses

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-Lumbar puncture to examine CSF

-CLOUDY CEREBROSPINAL FLUID

-bacterial -> a lot of protein & neutrophil content. reduced sugar.

-viral -> a lot of lymphocyte content. moderate protein. reduced sugar content.

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Meningitis Treatment

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-Antibiotic (baterial)
-Viral - symptomatic treatment

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Encephalitis

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-Infection of the tissues - of the brain or spinal cord.

-Can be caused by viruses, sometimes fungi or bacteria.

-Similar manifestations to meningitis.

-Lethargy, disorientation, seizures, focal paralysis, delirium & coma.

-Progressive degeneration of neurons due to necrotizing hemorrhages.

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Encephalitis Diagnoses

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-Culture for CSF
-High WBC

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Stroke

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-Ischemic = interrupting blood flow in a cerebral vessel (thrombo clot stays in place).

-Hemorrhagic = bleeding into brain tissue!!!
-blood vessel rupture from HTN, aneurysms, & head injury.

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Transient Ischemic Attack
-Focal ischemia - subsequent neurologic deficits. -Lasts less than 1 hour. -“Ministroke”. -Temporary disturbance in blood flow.
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Stroke Risk factors
-age -sex -race -family history -heart disease -HTN -cigarette smoking.
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Stroke Manifestations
-Weakness of the face, arms, and legs; sudden, onset & focal (usually one-sided), language disturbance, slurred speech, sudden unexplained imbalance or ataxia (clumsiness).
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Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, most common adverse reactions, and important drug-drug interactions associated with drugs used for the treatment of seizure disorders.
-The #1 medications used to stop seizures are Lorazepam & Diazepam -Antiseizure medications are supposed to suppress Na/Ca influx, promote more potassium, more GABA for calm. -Major drugs are: phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, valproic acid, & Gabapentine. -Nurses should monitor for CNS depression, rash, bone marrow suppression & hepatotoxicity. -Monitor for suicide risk. -Withdraw antiepileptic drugs slowly - or could cause status epi. -Lowest dose possible during pregnancy - take with folic acid.
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Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, most common adverse reactions, and important drug-drug interactions associated with drugs used for the treatment brain injuries and stroke.
-TBD -Ischemic stroke = thrombolytic agents. -Stroke = recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA).
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Spinal Cord Injury (Primary)
-Trauma & immediate tissue destruction. -Inadequate mobilization following injury. -Vertebral fracture/dislocation may or may not occur.
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Spinal Cord Injury (Secondary)
-It can occur following the primary spinal injury. -Caused by hemorrhage, inflammation, edema, ischemia. -Pathophysiologic cascade -> continues for weeks. -LIFE-THREATENING - if it occurs in the cervical region -> cardiovascular & respiratory control may be lost.
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Huntington
-Rare autosomal dominant genetic condition. -Lifespan = 15-20 years. -Will die due to pneumonia. -Basal ganglia degeneration (that controls voluntary movement), GABA depletion. -No known treatment.
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Spinal shock
-Loss of motor function below the level of the injury. -Neurogenic shock: loss of sympathetic function below the level of injury (if injury occurs above T6). -The higher the injury, the more effect it will have: -Cervical: All 4 limbs & breathing. -Thoracic: Paraplegic (2 legs); pelvis & organs. -Lumbar: Legs & leaky bladder.
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Parkinson's
-Degenerative disease of basal ganglia & substantia nigra. -Progressive disorder loss of neurotrans dopamine (needed for coordinated muscle movement). -No dope in the park! (higher ACTH responsible for movement). -Slowwwww, shuffling movement. -Decrease in voluntary movement.
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ALS
-Degeneration of nerves in the spinal cord, brainstem, and motor cortex. -Distal neurons degenerate first then progress up the spinal cord. -Loss of voluntary movement. -Meds: Riluzole - for als that begins in medulla -> glutamate antagonist.
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Muscular Dystrophy
-Deteriorates skeletal muscles. -Combo of hypertrophy, atrophy & necrosis. -This is disorder of motor function, not a nervous system problem. -Muscles become fragile. -X-linked disorder.
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MS
-Demyelination & inflammation of neuronal nerves. -T & B cells attack the myelin & release inflammatory cytokines. -Symptoms: tinnitus, blurred vision, vertigo, slurred speech, muscle weakness, urine retention or bladder spasticity, constipation.
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MS Treatment
-Immunosuppressants/Immune system modulators. -Corticosteroids (for acute flare-ups). -Interferon-beta injection (immunomodulator).
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MG
-Autoimmune disease. -Antibodies attack Ach receptors.
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MG Manifestations
Skeletal muscle weakness (usually eyes, face, neck, throat).
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MG Treatment
-Cholinesterase Inhibitors (inhibit what’s destroying Ach). -Neostigmine -> Prevent breakdown of Ach at receptor site -> Increase Ach at neuromuscular junction.
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Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, most common adverse reactions, and important drug-drug interactions associated with drugs used in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders.
-Benztropine (improve the balance between Ach & Dopamine). -Cholinesterase inhibitors: Prevents breakdown of Ach at the receptor site. -Anticholinergics: Blocks Ach; Achieve balance between dopamine/Ach; May cause CNS effects. -Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: -MG - neostigmine -Alzheimers - donepezil -Side effects: Cholinergic effects - excessive salivation, Increased gastric secretions, urinary urgency, bradycardia, sweating, respiratory arrest.
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Osmotic diuretic agent (mannitol)
-Action: reduction of increased intracranial pressure; creates an osmotic effect that reduces swelling. -Indications: ICP -Adverse effects: related to sudden drop in fluid levels -> nausea, vomiting, HTN, light-headedness, confusion & headache
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Hydantoins (phenytoin) - Antiseizure
-Supresses Na+; CNS DEPRESSION! -Take with meals -Narrow range -Teratogen -Gingival hyperplasia - maintain good oral health
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Barbiturates (phenobarbital)
-Promotes GABA production. -CNS depression. -Physical dependence. -Interferes with Vit D and K met - can cause rickets & bleeding.
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Benzodiazepines (diazepam)
-Used for seizures -Help relax muscles/muscle spams -TBD
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GABA modulator (valproic acid)
-Blocks Na+/Ca+ channels, potentiates GABA -Hepatoxic -Don’t mix with phenobarbital & phenytoin (can lead to tox) -> TOO CALM/TOO DEPRESSED
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Treatment of partial seizures (carbamazepine)
-Suppresses Na+ -Induces bone marrow suppression - can cause fatal aplastic anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocyto. -CBC before admin -Withdraw this medication when WBC drops below 3000/mm3
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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Used for strokes
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Dopaminergic agents: levodopa
-Drug for Parkinson’s disease. -Increases dopamine synthesis.
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Anticholinergics: benztropine
-Used for Parkinson’s disease. -Improve balance between Ach & Dopamine
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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: pyridostigmine
-These drugs are used to prevent the breakdown of Ach. -These are implicated in diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s.

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