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Peripheral Nervous System
Ch. 39 Test 4
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Pathology
Graduate
12/01/2011

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Term
One peripheral nerve
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Mononeuropathy
Term
more than one peripheral nerve
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polyneuropathy
Term
nerve root
Definition
radiculoneuropathy
Term
more than one nerve root
Definition
polyradiculopathy
Term
motor end-plate or muscle
Definition
myopathy
Term
peripheral nerve or dermatome distribution
Definition
sensory
Term
peripheral nerve or myotome
Definition
motor
Term
abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, pricking, or tickling
Definition
paresthesias
Term
primary destruction of the myelin or myelinating cells
Definition
myelinopathy
Term
distribution of normal functioning of the axons
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axonopathy
Term
name 3 pathogenesis of the PNS
Definition
myelinopathy
axonopathy
nerve cell body of a peripheral nerve
Term
A hereditary or inherited disorder in which the demyelinated axons are surrounded by Schwann cells that attempt to remyelinate but are unsuccessful. This process creates palpable, enlarged peripheral distal motor and sensory nerves
Definition
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Dz
Term
Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel
Definition
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
Radiculopathy where the nerve root is affected
Definition
Sciatica
Term
Facial nerve is unilaterally affected
Definition
Bell's Palsy
Term
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Definition
Tardy Ulnar Palsy
Term
Compression of brachial plexus/vascular
Definition
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Term
Radial nerve compression
Definition
Saturday Night Palsy
Term
What can a PT do for PNS syndromes?
Definition
-Stretch tight postural ms
-Strengthen scapular postural ms
-R/O other possible conditions
Term
Name a metabolic neuropathy
Definition
Metabolic Neuropathies
Term
A metabolic disturbance of nerve cells due to diabetes that results in possible demyelination; damage may also be caused by vascular changes. Manifests as sensory, motor, and proprioception deficits. Treat by controlling the diabetes.
Definition
Diabetic Neuropathy
Term
A self-limiting, demyelinating syndrome related to autoimmune dysfunction, viral and bacterial infection, surgical complication, some vaccines, Hodgkin disease, and some types of drug reactions. Motor and/or sensory dysfunction begins in the extremities and moves proximally, sometimes leading to respiratory failure before function is restored within weeks or months
Definition
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Term
An acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that is an immune-mediated disorder. Results in antibody-mediated demyelination. manifests as both motor and sensory; distal to proximal. Treated via plasmapheresis and immunoglobulins
Definition
Guillain-Barre
Term
4 things PT does for Guillain-Barre
Definition
-Conservative exercise (fatigues easily)
-Positioning
-Wound Care
-Respiratory Care
Term
A viral infection that can be transmitted via the fecal-oral route. The virus invades and damages motor neuron cell bodies located at anterior horn of spinal cord.
Definition
Polio
Term
Manifests as focal and asymmetric motor impairments including muscle weakness and often paralysis
Definition
Polio
Term
Preventable by immunization
Definition
Polio
Term
New neuromuscular symptoms that occur decades (25 yrs +) after recovery from the acute paralytic episode
Definition
Post-Polio
Term
This dz is progressive; nonexhaustive exercise recommended; conditioning and assistive devices may be necesary
Definition
post polio
Term
A toxin that is ingested and poisons the CNS and PNS causing demyelination and manifests as motor weakness of mainly the UEs. Only treatment is to remove the toxin from the body
Definition
Lead
Term
An autoimmune disorder where the ACh receptors are decreased at the NMJ by anti-ACh receptor antibodies. Manifests as motor weakness and fatigue. Treat by AChE inhibitors and thymus removal
Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
Term
May need to address all motor function with this dz such as movement, mobility, breathing, chewing, swallowing, etc
Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
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