Autonomic neuropathies - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Damage or disease affecting nerves which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function or other aspects of health, depending on nerve affected defines what? Neuropathy What is the most common neuropathy in the western world? Diabetic neuropathy About ____% of pts with DM will eventually develop some form of neuropathy 50% Diabetic neuropathy results in substantial morbidity due to... Recurrent LE infections, ulcers, amputations Risk of amputation is ____...

CNRN Exam 349 Questions with Verified Answers Describe a hangmans fracture - CORRECT ANSWERbilateral fracture through the arch of C2 Tx for hangmans fx? - CORRECT ANSWERHalo or cervical traction Describe a jefferson's fracture - CORRECT ANSWERburst fracture through the arch of c1 Describe anterior cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERLoss of motor, pain and temp, but keep deep touch, vibration and position sense Describe brown sequard - CORRECT ANSWERipsilateral motor touch and positi...

Week 2 Case Study: Multiple Sclerosis Student Name Chamberlain University College of Nursing Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab Professor Ashley Walker November 7th, 2021 What cellular structure is degenerating and rebuilding in MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by the immune system cells that generate the myelin sheath that protects the axons of neurons in the Central Nervous System degrading oligodendrocytes (CNS). It certainly does. Nerve conduction is severely hampered by the dege...

Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and weight), Date Rx is written (expires 1 year aft...

_________ involves an implantable device that directly sends electrical signals to the basal ganglia which counteracts the aberrant signaling in Parkinson's disease - answer-Deep brain stimulation A multi - focal neuropathy is purely a motor neuropathy that is characterized by motor deficits in the distribution of single nerve without associated sensory loss caused by vasculitis or diabetes - answer-True An EMG can help determine if the neuropathy is axonal , demyelinating or both - ans...

Nerve conduction study Nerve conduction study - ANS -recording of evoked responses produced by electrically stimulating a nerve. -to see if the nerve is conducting an impulse slower than normal -If there is a decrease in conduction velocity (speed) then there will be an increase in latency (time). Clinical questions for NCS - ANS Are peripheral nerve fibers compromised? Are sensory fibers, motor fibers, autonomic fibers or all three involved? Where is the nerve le...

Neuro - Test Banks - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e Chapter 65 – 70 Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction Chapter 67: Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disorders Chapter 68: Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma Chapter 69: Management of Patients with Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies Chapter 70: Management of Patients Wit...

NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam Review Name the characteristics of acute Rhinosinusitis Answer: 1. facial pain 2. headache 3. purulent nasal discharge 4. decreased sense of smell 5. fever Name the characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis homins Answer: 1. Aerobic 2. Have a protective waxy capsule 3. Can stay alive in "suspended animation" for years Miliary TB Answer: Minute lesions, resembling millet seeds, resulting from tuberculosis eroding into the b...

NURS 611- ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NURSING PROGRAM Study Guide Questions for Exam 3 1. Explain the pathophysiology associate with Type 1 and Type 2 DM. Type 1 diabetes occurs as a result of the body's immune system attacking the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas, although it is not clear why this happens. A lack of insulin in the blood means inadequate amounts of glucose are taken up by cells of the body to provide energy for cellular functions. Consequent...

UNE Pathophysiology Final Exam, UNE patho final According to the Frank-Starling law of the heart, increasing the _______________ within physiologic limits will cause increased contractility - ANS Preload Cardiac output is equal to heart rate time ________________ - ANS stroke volume The normal pacemaker of the heart is the ____________________ - ANS SA node The __________________ nerves increase heart rate and contractibility. - ANS ...