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CRNA Board Review--Co-Existing Diseases
CRNA Board Review
8
Nursing
Graduate
12/26/2009

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Term
Where do the vertebral arteries arise from?
Definition
The subclavian arteries
Term
What are the two most common complictions of mediastinoscopy?
Definition
Hemorrhage and pneumo
Term
Where do pheochromocytomas arise from?
Definition
Adrenal medulla
Term
What is the alpha blocker used to lower BP prior to removal of pheochromocytoma?
Definition
Phenoxybenzamine
Term
What is the biggest thing when dealing with Multiple Sclerosis?
Definition
Prevent drastic temperature changes
Term
Does muscle strength increase/decrease after repetitive use with MG? How about with myasthenic syndrome?
Definition
MG--gets weaker
Myasthenic Syndrome--gets stronger
Term
What drugs should be avoided in patients with Parkinsons?
Definition
Droperidol and Reglan
Term
What is the most common valvular problem in people with scoliosis?
Definition
Mitral valve prolapse
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