Parkinsons dx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:08 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medication...

Maryville NURS 624 exam 4 questions and answers already passed Delerium onset ACUTE, NEW onset abrupt over short period from hrs to days (possibly weeks) Delirium timing? confusion fluctuates throughout the day causes of delirium? CVA acute medical condition: distsended bladder or constipation sensory deprivation (poor eyesight) fever, infection actively dying adverse rxcn or withdrawal of medication stroke hypoxemia serotonin syndrome thyroid dx S/sx of delerium INATTENTION sleep-wake cycle ...

Neuro NBME Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass LP with elevated RBCs and WBCs (mostly lymphocytes) + elevated temperature + FND + normal CT EEG shows repetitive complexes over the right temporal region - answerHSV encephalitis - confirm dx via PCR of CSF for HSV acute onset eye pain & headache + blurred vision + diffuse redness of conjunctiva w/ circumcorneal prominence + pupil is midrange and nonreactive to lgiht Likely dx - answerAcute angle closure gluacoma - tonemetry is next s...

1. Allergic to bananasallergic to latex 2. A pt is admitted with diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, and cellulitis. The pt K lvl is 5.6.The RN understands that what could be contributing factors for this lab result SATA a. The lvl may be ↑ as a result of dehydration that accompanies hyperglycemia b. Pt may be excreting extra Na and retaining K because of malnutrition c. The lvl is consistent with renal insufficiency that develop with renal nephropathy d. The lvl may be raised as a result...

NURS 623 exam 4 Questions and Answers Rated A What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/m...

In Parkinson's disease the amount of __________ lost directly correlates to severity of symptoms. - Correct Answer Dopamine The goal of treatment for Parkinson's disease is to CURE and REVERSE degeneration. T / F - Correct Answer False - Tx focus is on restoring balance Sinamet (Levodopa & Carbidopa) MOA includes: - Correct Answer Assist in conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal nigra - Increase in body's production of dopamine How does Carbidopa help in Parkinso...

Central nervous system neurotransmitters 1. Amino acid neurotransmitters a. Excitatory- glutamate b. Inhibitory- GABA (target in CNS for anticonvulsants/benzo) 2. Amine neurotransmitters a. Catecholamines i. Dopamine controls mvmt and emotions ii. Norepi affects HR, BP, bladder iii. epinephrine BP, HR, attention b. Serotonin c. Histamine d. Acetylcholine in ANS movment e. Nicotine in PNS f. Muscarinic in PNS 3. Neuropeptide transmitters a. Vasopressin, Oxytocin, Insulin, Somatosta...

2024 Surgery EOR Exam (PAEA Blueprint) - Complete Solutions (Answered) If patient is supine, PNA most commonly involves which lobe____if supine or _________if patient is sitting/semirecumbant. RUL, RLL If a patient presents with slurred speech, what neurological problem is in your d/d? CVA or brain tumor If your patient presents with a motor and/or sensory loss, what is your imaging study of choice? CT scan -- test of choice to evaluate cervical spine Signs of ___are upon auscultation of the ...

rasmussen mental health exam 1, With Complete Solution. Id acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of the unconscious mind ego regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but makes more socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with problem solving superego it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the conscious, and has morals maslows hierarchy of needs cannot be on a level higher than a level that you have not completed Trust vs mi...

NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? -Answer-LIPASE When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine -Answer-2.0 Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism -Answer-Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation hypothyroidism prevalence -Answer-More prev...