Anoxic encephalopathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse finds the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction in a client are due to abnormal pituitary activity. The client's laboratory report shows a low TSH level, which supports the nurse's finding. Which type of endocrine disorder is likely present in the client? - ANSWER-Primary hyperthyroidism All of the following are associated to seizures in epilepsy, except: - ANSWER-Bilateral pain The lack of oxygen delivery to brain causing decreased levels of consciousness is called: - ANSWER-Anoxic ...

Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult Answer drug overdose Skull defect a. diffuse slowing b. periodic complexes c. breach rhythm d. alpha squeak Answer breach rhythm Hypothalamic hamartoma a. myoclonic seizure b. reflex seizure c. gelastic seizure d. absence seizure Answer gelastic seizure (tumor that causes gelastic seizures) During which of the following types of seizures would a patient be l...

ABRET Electrographic Correlates To Clinical/NonClinical EEG (Graded A+) Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult - drug overdose Skull defect a. diffuse slowing b. periodic complexes c. breach rhythm d. alpha squeak - breach rhythm Hypothalamic hamartoma a. myoclonic seizure b. reflex seizure c. gelastic seizure d. absence seizure - gelastic seizure (tumor that causes gelastic seizures) During which of the fo...

How do cholinesterase inhibitors improve cortical function in dementia patients? - By making acetylcholine more available. Characterize psychomotor seizures (AKA partial seizure) - These can occur at any age. Characterized by sudden change in awareness associated with complex distortion of feeling and thinking and partially coordinated motor activity and last longer than absence seizures Are the hormones effected by ICR? - Yes. Hormonal regulation is dependent on normal intracranial regula...

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Hondros 176 Exam 1 Intracranial Regulation and Cognition Questions and Answers 100% Pass Skull - Correct Answer ️️ -cranial vault- composed of multiple bones that act as a rigid protective covering for the brain. Within the skull are three compartments: brain (80%), blood (10%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (10%). Normal intracranial pressure in adult: less than or equal to 15mmHg. 20mmHg sustained is intracranial hypertension. Blood-Brain barrier - Correct Answer ️️ -Unique capi...

ABRET Electrographic Correlates to Clinical/Non-Clinical EEG with Complete SolutionsABRET Electrographic Correlates to Clinical/Non-Clinical EEG with Complete SolutionsABRET Electrographic Correlates to Clinical/Non-Clinical EEG with Complete SolutionsABRET Electrographic Correlates to Clinical/Non-Clinical EEG with Complete Solutions Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult - ANSWER-drug overdose Skull defect ...

Skull - ANSWER-cranial vault- composed of multiple bones that act as a rigid protective covering for the brain. Within the skull are three compartments: brain (80%), blood (10%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (10%). Normal intracranial pressure in adult: less than or equal to 15mmHg. 20mmHg sustained is intracranial hypertension. Blood-Brain barrier - ANSWER-Unique capillary system which consists of a tight layer of endothelial cells. This makes it difficult for neurotoxic substances to pass...

ABRET Electrographic Correlates to Clinical/Non-Clinical EEG Graded A Beta coma most commonly results from a. hepatic encephalopathy b. hypoglycemia c. drug overdose d. anoxic insult drug overdose Skull defect a. diffuse slowing b. periodic complexes c. breach rhythm d. alpha squeak breach rhythm Hypothalamic hamartoma a. myoclonic seizure b. reflex seizure c. gelastic seizure d. absence seizure gelastic seizure (tumor that causes gelastic seizures) During which of the following typ...

SAEM Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers with complete solutions, Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Scored A+. Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon fle...