Term
| Describe increased ICP stage 1 |
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Definition
| compensatory; asymptomatic; displacement of CSF from skull to spine and vasoconstriction in attempt to decrease ICP |
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| Describe increased ICP stage 2 |
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Definition
| compensatory; altered LOC, may have slight pupil changes, everything else is normal |
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| How do you quantify changes in LOC? |
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Definition
| Glasgow coma scale; 3 is lowest score possible, 15 is highest |
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| Describe increased ICP stage 3 |
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Definition
| ICP approaches MAP, brain is hypoxic and hypercapneic; decreased LOC, widened pulse pressure |
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Term
| Describe cerebral perfusion pressure |
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Definition
| CPP, MAP-ICP; determines cerebral blood flow. Should be 60-70 |
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| Describe increased ICP stage 4 |
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Definition
| brain tissue herniates from high pressure to low pressure areas; increased ICP, coma, anisicoria, abnormal breathing and VS |
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Definition
| uneven pupils; CN3 compressed |
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Term
| Which is worse: decerebrate or decorticate? |
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Definition
| Decerebrate (thumbs are behind) |
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Term
| Describe treatment for someone with increased ICP |
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Definition
| induce respiratory alkalosis (PaCO2), minimize csf (drain, diuretics), decrease brain tissue (surgery) |
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Term
| how do you treat cerebral edema |
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Definition
| osmotic diuretics and corticosteroids |
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Term
| What is the treatment plan focus for those with head injuries? |
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Definition
| optimize perfusion, minimize ICP, maximize CPP |
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Term
| Describe the use of mannitol in patients with increased ICP |
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Definition
| lowers ICP and improves CBF |
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| What is another name for propofol? |
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Definition
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| What are the advantages of propofol use? |
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Definition
| short duration of action and rapid elimination; can turn it off and effects disappear in minutes |
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| What 2 things should be avoided to maintain CPP? |
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Definition
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| What types of fluids should never be used on neuro patients and why? what is preferred? |
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Definition
| hypotonic; increases edema; Ns.9 |
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Term
| What is the most common diuretic used for increased ICP and how is it prepared? |
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Definition
| mannitol/somitrol; use filter needle to draw it up; osmotic diuretic, monitor electrolytes |
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Term
| What happens when mannitol is used with lasix? |
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Definition
| synergistic effects; electrolyte disturbances |
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Term
| What are two alternate osmotic diuretics and why are they used less often? |
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Definition
| urea and glycerol; shorter duration time |
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Term
| What are some anticonvulsants and what levels should be checked on the patient? |
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Definition
| phenobarbitol and dilantin; therapeutic levels |
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Term
| What are 3 ways of treating refractory increased ICP? |
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Definition
| mechanical hyperventilation (bag them down), hypothermia, coma |
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Term
| Describe the use of hyperventilation to reduce ICP |
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Definition
| used for acute episodes; use ambu bag, then ventilator to get PaCO2 in mid 30s |
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Term
| How does hypothermia reduce ICP? |
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Definition
| decreases cerebral metabolism; demerol is used to treat shivering b/c it increases metabolic rate |
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Term
| How is insulin administered to critically ill patients? |
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Definition
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Term
| Describe the use of a ventroculostomy |
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Definition
| briefly drains CSF when ICP exceeds parameters |
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Term
| Ventriculostomy stopcocks or transducers need to be placed at what level? |
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Definition
| level of foramen monro (corner of eye and ear) |
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Term
| What are the criteria of brain death? |
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Definition
| coma, absence of brainstem reflexes(blink, corneal, gag), apnea |
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Term
| ___ is to a stroke as ___ is to an MI |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular disorder? |
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Definition
| severe headache (back of the head), bloody CSF, nucchal rigidity, kernig's sign, Brudzinski’s sign, Opisthotonus |
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Term
| Describe the use of thrombolytic therapy in treating ischemic stroke |
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Definition
| can only be used if within 3 hrs of stroke; example is TPA |
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Term
| What are the signs of a left hemisphere stroke? |
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Definition
| aphasia, reading issues, quick anger |
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Term
| What are the signs of a right hemisphere stroke? |
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Definition
| disorientation, euphoria, loss of ability to hear tone variations |
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Term
| Describe multiple sclerosis |
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Definition
| progressive degenerative disorder of CNS; disseminated demyelination of nerves in brain and spinal cord; person eventually can't move at all |
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Term
| Neuro changes from MS lead to ___ formation in the CNS |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the common S&S for ppl with MS? |
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Definition
| motor problems (weakness/prarlysis), sensory issues (numbness), cerebellar (ataxia) and emotional issues |
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Term
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Definition
| lack of control of voluntary movements |
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Term
| Describe the use and results of a CSF analysis for someone with MS |
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Definition
| used to diagnose the condition; increased oligoclonal IgG, higher lymphs and monos |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of MS treatment? |
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Definition
| treat dysfunctional immune system to prevent damage to myelin |
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Term
| What is the most common drug used to treat MS? |
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Definition
| interferon beta 1b (betaseron); given QOD SQ |
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Term
| What does Avonex treat and how is it given? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the most common side effects of betaseron? |
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Definition
| flu like symptoms, weakness and headache; depression |
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Term
| What are the 5 types of meds used to treat MS? |
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Definition
| corticosteroids, antispasmodics, CNS stimulanst, anticholinergics (vesicare), antidepressants |
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Term
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Definition
| disease of basal ganglia; slows initiation and execution of movement, increased muscle tone with tremor at rest |
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Term
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Definition
| dopamine deficiency (inhibits) |
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Term
| What is the nature of acetylcholine? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the classic triad of PD? |
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Definition
| tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia |
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Definition
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Definition
| when you try to walk but end up walking backwards |
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Term
| The tremor in PD is more active when? |
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Definition
| at rest; resting, non-intention, pill rolling |
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Term
| Describe the rigidity in PD |
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Definition
| increased resistance to passive motion; cogwheel rigidity |
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Term
| list the complications of PD |
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Definition
| dementia, dysphagia, orthostatic hypotension, sleep disorders |
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Term
| What is the diagnostic criteria for PD? |
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Definition
| 2/3 of classic triad (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia); positive response to PD drugs |
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Term
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Definition
| converted to dopamine to treat PD, causes n/v and is often given with carbidopa, long term use causes dyskinesias, may spontaneously stop working |
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Term
| What are the dopamine agonists? |
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Definition
| mirapex, requip, parlodel |
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Term
| Describe the use of anticholinergics to treat PD |
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Definition
| help with tremor and ease dystonia, may cause blurred vision and constipation, artane, cogentin |
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Term
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Definition
| neurons die causing muscles to weaken, twitch and eventually stop moving |
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Term
| Where does ALS effect the body first? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the symptoms of ALS? |
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Definition
| muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, twitching (fasciculation) and impaired use of extremeties |
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Term
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Definition
| treats ALS; slows progression by reducing glutamate levels |
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Term
| What are the meds to treat excess salivation? |
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Definition
| robinul, probanthine, elavil, pamelor, scopolamine |
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Term
| Describe huntington's disease |
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Definition
| autosomal dominant; movement disorders, impaired cognition, psychiatric disorders; targets basal ganglia and cortex of the brain |
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Term
| What is the long term prognossi for someone with huntington's? |
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Definition
| eventually will no longer be able to move or speak; awareness of surroundings remains intact; COD pneumonia or fall injuries |
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Term
| What are the early symptoms of huntington's? |
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Definition
| slight uncontrollable movements, clumsiness, mood swings, lack of concentration |
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Term
| What are the signs of late huntington's? |
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Definition
| involuntary movements, weight loss, difficulty with speech and swallowing |
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Term
| What med treats the movement disorders associated with Huntington's? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| antipsychotic drug for huntington's that may cause respiratory issues |
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Term
| Describe guillain-barre syndrome |
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Definition
| acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy of the peripheral nerves causing progressive weakness; T2&4 hypersensitivity (humoral and cell mediated) |
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Term
| Guillain-barre syndrome follows what procedures? |
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Definition
| vaccinations, epidural anesthesia, thrombolytic agents, infection with CMV and campylobacter |
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Term
| What is the most common trait of guillian barre? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the initial signs of GB? |
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Definition
| tingling in toes, lower extremity weakness; weakens withing 2-4 weeks and improves over weeks/months |
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Term
| What are the signs of autonomic dysfunction in GB? |
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Definition
| cardiac dysrhythmias, orthostatis hypotension, paralytic ileus, |
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Term
| Primary treatment of GB should be focused on what? |
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Definition
| stabilize VS and supportive care |
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Term
| Describe the treatment for GB |
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Definition
| corticosteroids, plasmaphoresis (removal of damaged antibodies and re-transfusion of blood cells), infusion of healthy immunoglobulin antibodies to block unhealthy ones |
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Term
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Definition
| autoimmune disease where autoantibodies attach acetylcholine receptors in muscles so they can't contract |
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Term
| What other autoimmune diseases co-exist wiht MG? |
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Definition
| hyperthyroidism, RA, lupus, scleroderma |
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Term
| What is a classic sign of extraocular weakness in MG? |
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Definition
| ptosis; involves CN 3,4,6 |
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Term
| Describe bulbar complaints in MG |
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Definition
| speech difficulty, dysphagia or a combo of both; CN9-12 |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Describe the x ray results for someone with MG |
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Definition
| thyoma; anterior mediastinal mass |
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Term
| Describe the tensilon test for MG |
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Definition
| short acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; improves muscle wekaness by allowing acetyl to accumulate; if condition improves, myasthenic crisis and need to increase meds, if opposite (cholinergic crissi), hold meds |
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Term
| Describe the treatment for MG |
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Definition
| mestinon (cholinesterase inhibitor, first line), corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, plasmaphoresis, thymectomy (thyoma present) |
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Term
| What are some important things to remember about pyridostigmine? |
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Definition
| administration should be timed that max effect= strenuous physical activity; causes sweating, miosis, increased salivation |
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Term
| Describe nursing care for MG |
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Definition
| activitis after meds, E saving, eye protection; slow small meals frequently |
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Term
| Describe trigeminal neuralgia |
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Definition
| causes facial pain, classic=sharp, atypical= burning; more frequent with age |
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Term
| What are the meds used to treat trigeminal neuralgia? |
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Definition
| antiseizure meds (tegretol, neurontin), baclofen, gamma knife radiosurgery |
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Term
| What are some nursing interventions for post trigeminal nerve surgeries? |
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Definition
| ice pack, no rubbing eye, teach regular dental visits, monitor for headache and bleeding |
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Term
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Definition
| acute paralysis of CN7(often occurs over nigtht). Sometimes 5/8. Deemed Bell's when no particular cause can be found |
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Term
| Describe the nursing care for Bell's Palsy |
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Definition
| protect eye, sip fluids through straw, facial sling, emotional support |
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Term
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Definition
| dementia with lewy bodies; progressive dementia that leads to decline in thinking and independent function |
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Term
| Describe vascular dementia |
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Definition
| brain lesions from CDV disease cause loss of function; decreased blood supply from narrowing of arteries |
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Term
| What are the risks for vascular dementia? |
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Definition
| DM, obesity, smoking HTN, coronary artery disease |
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Term
| Describe the patho of alzheimer's |
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Definition
| gradual loss of connections between neurons and neuron death; plaques and tangles in the brain |
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Term
| What is the most common cause of dementia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the cholinesterase inhibitors? (used to treat alzheimer's) |
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Definition
| aricept, exelon, galantamine, memantine |
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Term
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Definition
| antidepressants (SSRI); boost serotonin signaling in the brain; use with caution w/ dementia; increases risk of stroke and death |
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Term
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Definition
| act of self harm that lacked lethality to cause death |
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Term
| What are the risk factors for suicide? |
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Definition
| depression, bipolar, substance abuse, previous attempt, victim of sexual abuse |
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Term
| Describe the nursing assessment for suicidal references |
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Definition
| mental illness, stressors, support system; does patient have thoughts? plan? taken steps to suicide? access? |
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Term
| What is the safety net nursing assessment for suicide prevention? |
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Definition
| suicide contract; informs pt to take alternative actions when ideation is present |
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Term
| When a patient makes a death related statement, when should the physician be notified? |
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Definition
| AFTER the safety implementation |
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Term
| Describe suicide precautions level 1 |
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Definition
| observation q30; verbal contact qh; therapeutic activities limited to the unit unless supervised by staff |
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Term
| Describe suicide precautions level 2 |
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Definition
| Obervation q14; verbal qh; all activities limited to the unit |
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Term
| Describe suicide precautions level 3 |
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Definition
| one to one continuous observation; verbal contact q30; body searches as ordered |
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Term
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Definition
| ask, advise, assess, assist, arrange |
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Term
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Definition
| for those unwilling to quit smoking; relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks, repetition |
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Term
| Describe the use of Wellbutrin and side effects |
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Definition
| nicotine antagonist; increases extracellular amounts of norepi and dopamine; may cause insomnia and dry mouth |
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Term
| What is an important side effect of chantix? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the adverse effects for the difference NRTs? |
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Definition
Patch: headache, dizziness, skin reaction
Lozenge and Gum: mouth soreness, upset stomach, jaw ache |
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Term
| What is the preferred category of drugs to treat alcohol withdrawal. Specific example? |
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Definition
| benzodiazepines; lorazepam/ativan |
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Term
| Describe the alcohol withdrawal timeline |
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Definition
| minor symptoms within 6 hrs; hallucinosis within 12-24 hrs. with normal VS; Withdrawal seizures within 12-48 hrs; Delirium tremens (tachycardia) 48-96 hrs. |
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Term
| What meds will treat withdrawal seizures? |
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Definition
| ativan/lorazepam and valium/diazepam |
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Term
| Describe Delirium Tremens |
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Definition
| shaking frenzy-> hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis-> decreased cerebral blood flow |
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Term
| Describe treatment for delirium tremens |
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Definition
| thiamine and glucose; folate; NPO to prevent aspiration, parenteral glucose |
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Term
| What are the meds used to treat psychomotor agitation r/t alcohol withdrawal |
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Definition
| benzos (librium, serax), phenobarb |
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Term
| Librium prophilactically treats what? |
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Definition
| seizures, delirium tremens |
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Term
| Describe wernicke-korsakoff syndrome |
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Definition
| acute wenicke-encephalopathy -> chronic korsakoff's syndrome |
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Term
| Describe wernicke encephalopathy |
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Definition
| changes in mental state (dementia), ocular disturbances (nystagmus) and unsteady stance/gait (ataxia); causes stupor, low BP and seizures |
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Term
| Describe Korsakoff syndrome |
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Definition
| acute onset of memory impairment without cognitive deficit |
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Term
| What are the diagnostic criteria for Korsakoff Syndrome? |
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Definition
| amnesia, aphasia (language), apraxia (motor issues), agnosia (sensory issues), deficit in executive functions |
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Term
| Describe executive function deficit |
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Definition
| behavior becomes poorly controlled |
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Term
| What are the nursing interventions for alcoholism? |
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Definition
| don't allow patient to blame others-> acceptance; don't blame, educate |
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Term
| Describe Antabuse (disulfiram) and its use |
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Definition
| inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase in the liver; causes acute sensitity to alcohol (immediate hangover) |
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Term
| How does cocaine effect the brain? |
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Definition
| increases dopamine levels; prevents it from being recycled allowing it to build up |
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Term
| What are the effects of cocaine on the body? |
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Definition
| pupil dilation, increased temp, BP and HR |
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Term
| What are the serious effects of cocaine? |
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Definition
| heart attack, stroke, sudden death; cardiac arrest -> apnea |
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Term
| Describe withdrawal from cocaine |
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Definition
| crash -> strong craving for more; no visible physical symptoms; irritability and delayed depression; worse than other drugs |
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Term
| How do amphetamines work and what are their effects on the body? |
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Definition
| release of dopamine and norepi throughout the body; dilated pupils; induced psychosis |
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Term
| Describe coming down from Amphetamine use |
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Definition
| begins hrs after last use; restless use and exhaustion, headaches, dizziness and hallucinations |
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Term
| Describe amphetamine induced psychosis |
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Definition
| paranoid delusions w/ overly aggressive behavior |
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Term
| What are the effects of amphetamines and antidepressant use? |
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Definition
| HTN, dysrhythmia, heart failure, stroke |
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Term
| Describe the effects of amphetamines with alcohol/cannabis/benzos |
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Definition
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Term
| Describe the illicit use of benzos |
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Definition
| date rape drugs, tranquilizers, withdrawal is hard to distinguish from anxiety |
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Term
| Describe the effect of heroin use on the body |
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Definition
| rush followed by "on the nod"; converts to morphine and binds to opioid receptors; constricted pupils |
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Term
| Describe withdrawal from heroin |
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Definition
| begins hrs after last use; restlessness, bone pain, diarrhea, vomiting, kicking movements |
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Term
| What are the treatment options for heroin withdrawal? |
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Definition
| methadone (helps with weaning), naltrexone (block drug effect), narcan (emergency treatment for OD) |
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Term
| What effect does oxy have on the eyes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the addiction treatment options for oxy? |
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Definition
| subtex and suboxone; can be prescribed outpaient |
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Term
| Describe the effect of cannabis on the eyes? |
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Definition
| dilate pupils; blood shot eyes |
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Term
| Describe the effects of cannabis on users |
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Definition
| affects brain development in use; increases risk of neurobehavioral problems in babies |
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Term
| Describe BBT for infertility |
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Definition
| basal body temperature; tests for ovulation, should be done every day at the same time before any activity |
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Term
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Definition
| crystalization of the cervical mucous that happens during ovulation |
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Term
| Describe normal results for a semen analysis |
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Definition
| >2ml, 80 mill sperm, pH 7.2-7.8; >60% motility |
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Term
| Describe Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) |
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Definition
| tests for tubal infertility by inserting contrast dye and then x-ray; force of dye can open fallopian tube and allow conception |
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Term
| Describe the popst-coital (sims huhner) test |
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Definition
| assess ability of sperm to survive cervical barrier; done 1-2 days before ovulation 1-2 hrs post coitus |
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Term
| What is the purpose of pergonal? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of clomid? |
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Definition
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Term
| What value is used to measure fetal wellbeing? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is normal size and glucose for an infant? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long do babies usually stay in the NICU? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the risk of missed abortions? |
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Definition
| if not treated in 4-6 wks. DIC can occur |
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Term
| Describe chronic HTN in pregnancy and the risks |
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Definition
| previous history of HTN prior to pregnancy; no ace inhibitors, monitor BP so its not too low with meds; procardia |
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Term
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Definition
| occurs with pregnancy, resolved by delivery, HTN can occur within 24 hrs of delivery |
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Term
| Describe pre-eclampsia and its risk factors |
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Definition
| HTN with proteinuria and swelling; DTR may ; cured by delivery; AA, 1st baby, DM |
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Term
| What is the typical treatment for pre=eclampsi and why? |
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Definition
| Mag sulfate; prevents seizure (eclampsia), relaxes uterus and lowers BP |
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Term
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Definition
| pre-eclampsia with seizure and elevated BP; CNS irritability, at risk for meconium stained fluid from stress |
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Term
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Definition
| hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets; n/v, persistent pain in RUQ, increasing BP |
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Term
| Describe shoulder dystocia |
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Definition
| shoulder is stuck under mom's pelvis in delivery; turlte sign |
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Term
| What are the treatment options for shoulder dystocia? |
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Definition
| stop pushing, put mom on all 4's, suprapubic pressure, extend episiotomy, woods maneuver, put baby back in and do c section |
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Term
| Describe the management of preterm labor |
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Definition
| labor before 37 wks.; glucocorticoids, tocolytics to decrease uterine activity (check pulse and BP), hydration and activity restrictions, procardia |
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Term
| Describe umbilical cord prolapse |
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Definition
| when cord lies beside or below presenting part; variable decels with increasing FHR; elevate fetus off cord and c section |
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Term
| Describe a threatened abortion |
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Definition
| cervix closed, uterus soft, non-tender equal to dates; can resolve or progress |
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Term
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Definition
| bright red painless bleeding with normal uterine tone; diagnosed via ulrasound |
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Term
| What is the management for placenta previa? |
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Definition
| pelvic rest, NO vaginal exams and monitor blood loss; risk for post partum bleed and infection |
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Term
| Describe placental abruption |
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Definition
| premature separation of placenta from uterine wall; dark red vaginal bleeding with rigid board like abdomen and intense pain |
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Term
| Why do postpartum women have higher risk of DVT/PE? |
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Definition
| increase in clotting factors to prevent hemorrhage |
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Term
| What is the most common cause of postpartum hemmorrhage? |
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Definition
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Term
| Temps over what can indicate infection? (pregnancy) |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best treatment for UTI in pregnant woman? |
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Definition
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Term
| Describe chorioamnionitis |
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Definition
| infection from multiple exams during prolonged labor; foul smelling lochia and high temp |
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Term
| What are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy? |
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Definition
| PID, IUD use, hx of untreated STDs |
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Term
| What are the symptoms/diagnostics of ectopic pregnancy? |
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Definition
| unilateral sharp pelvic pain, ROM-> shock, vaginal bleeding; low quantitative HCG |
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Term
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Definition
| development of benign, edematous, cystic grape like clusters; high risk for >45; uterus larger than dates, no fetal skeleton |
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Term
| How long does a woman have to wait to get pregnant after a molar pregnancy?1 |
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Definition
| 1 yr. should be on BC until then |
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Term
| What is the purpose of an aneurysm clip? |
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Definition
| prevents blood to get to weak area and reduce chance of rupture |
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Term
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Definition
| arteriovenous malformations; arteries->veinoles causing a huge jump in pressure in small vessels |
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Term
| What are the 3 conditions caused by CVA in the frontal lobe? |
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Definition
| broca's aphasia, wenicke's aphasia and global aphasia |
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Term
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Definition
| can understand speech but cannot speak correctly |
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Term
| Describe wenicke's aphasia |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| combo of broca's and wenicke;s aphasia |
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Term
| What are the 3 issues of a parietal lobe CVA? |
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Definition
| contralateral neglect, gerstmann's syndrome and balint's syndrome |
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Term
| Describe gerstmann's syndrome |
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Definition
| L parietal damage, L/R confusion, agraphia and acalcula |
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Term
| Describe baint's syndrome |
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Definition
| bilateral ocular apraxia (can't control eyes, hard to focus) and optic ataxia (can't line up objects with vision) |
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Term
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Definition
| visual field defect of the occipital lobe; dots in vision, periphery gone |
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Term
| Damage to which side of the brain is likely to lead to someone cheerful, euphoric and unaccepting of their deficit? |
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Definition
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Term
| Damage to which side of the brain is likely to lead to field cuts, language deficits, confuse left and right |
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Definition
| left hemisphere; more aware of deficits and don't want to move |
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