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signs and symptoms of increased ICP
-altered LOC
-Fixed dilated or unequal pupils
-Headache
-Light sensitivity
-seizures
-vomiting without being nauseous
-Cushing’s triad (HTN, bradycardia. irreg resps)
what are things that can increase ICP
-inappropriate body temperature (fever)
-suctioning
-Infections
-Hemorrhagic stroke
-TBI
-Brain tumor
S&S of parkinson
TRAP
-Tremor resting
-Rigidity of muscles
-Akinesia/ bradykinesia
-Postural instability
what are people with parkinson’s at an increased risk for
Constipation
dementia
depression
dysphagia/aspiration
falls
malnutrition
what kind of food is contraindicated to take with carbidopa-levidopa
high protein foods
what are common side effects of carbidopa levodopa
-Discoloration of bodily secretions
-Orthostatic hypotension
-off on phenomenon
what are interventions to decrease ICP
-manage hypertension
-maintain the head in the midline position and have the head of the bed elevated slightly
-reduce stimulation
how long after an ischemic stroke must thrombolytic therapy be initiated
within 4.5 hours
what is one diagnostic tool to differentiate between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
head CT
risk factors for ischemic stroke
-HTN
-Hyperlipidemia
-Smoking
-A-Fib
-Atherosclerosis
what are signs and symptoms of a stroke
FAST
-Facial droop
-Arm weakness
-Speech
-Time
What is a very common drug that causes metabolic acidosis
aspirin
