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| How is encephalopathy defined? |
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Definition
| diffuse cerebral dysfunction w/alteration in cortical function and disturbances of consciousness |
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| fixed dilated or poorly responsive pupils are indicative of what? |
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Definition
| acute cerebral anoxia, intoxication w/anticholinergics or sympathomimetic agents |
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| What should you use to treat coma or acute onset and unknown causes? |
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Definition
1) dextrose - possible hypoglycemia
2) thiamine - prevent Wernicke Encephalopathy)
3) Naloxone - for possible opiate overdose |
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| syncope with anoxic encephalopathies are most commonly cuased by? |
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| brain death with EEG is determined in what amount of time? w/out EEG? |
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| What do encephalapothies from liver disease often have? |
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Definition
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| What 4 electrolytes can cause encephalopathies? |
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Definition
1) Sodium - don't exceed 12mEqL/day with correction
2) Potassium
3) Calcium
4) Magnesium |
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| wernicke encephalopathy is common in whom? |
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Definition
| alcoholics (thiamin deficiency) |
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| What is a common cause of iatrogenic toxic encephalopathies? |
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| Cranial nerve is exam is important with encephalopathies, and especially what? |
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