5 fasciculation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PMHNP Boards Scientific Foundation and Advance Practice Skills 212 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin...

Two types of motor neurons contained by the central nervous system - Answer 1. Upper motor neuron (UMN) -cerebrum 2. Lower motor neuron (LMN) -brainstem and spinal cord What is the pyramidal system? - Answer -The system responsible for controlling voluntary motor movements (fine controlled, skilled, rapid, etc) -Direct activation pathway, direct motor system -Has only one axonal synapse Two major motor pathways within the pyramidal system - Answer 1. Spinal motor pathway 2. Bulbar m...

Diabetic neuropathy symptoms - ANSWER-Numbness and tingling of extremities Dysesthesia (abnormal sensation to a body part) Diarrhea Erectile dysfunction Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control) Facial, mouth and eyelid drooping Vision changes Dizziness Muscle weakness Difficulty swallowing Speech impairment Fasciculation (muscle contractions) Anorgasmia *Burning or electric pain* Glipizide - ANSWER-Second generation sulfonylurea Close K+ channel in β-cell membrane, so c...

Asthma meds don't mix with - Beta blockers, Ca Channel blockers 21.Migraine (chronic 15xs/month) treated with Botox 22.SLE (Lupus) - Inflammatory. Immune system makes antibodies and attacks itself, affects joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. a. s/s - Fatigue, Joint pain, Rash, Fever 23.Treatment - Prednisolone, Methyloprednisolone 24.Diabetic Ketoacidosis - body produces excess ketones(acids). >300 bg. Insulin deficiency that metabolizes fat instead of glucose...

LH (Lutenizing hormmone) is produced where? - Pituitary gland (anterior pituitary) What are the benefits of presurgical mapping in epilepsy surgery or tumor removal cases? (select all that apply) – *minimize functional deficit *provide data for intra-operative guidance and maximize resection *assess risk and benefit of surgery *plan surgical approach Why is it important to record eye movements, EKG, EMG & respirations on neonatal EEGs? - Which of the following electrophysiological event...

NR 603 Practice Test Questions With Complete Solution A 75-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident and strikes his forehead on the windshield. He complains of neck pain and severe burning in his shoulders and arms. His physical examination reveals weakness of his upper extremities. What type of spinal cord injury does this patient have? A anterior cord syndrome B central cord syndrome C Brown-Séquard syndrome D complete cord transection E cauda equina syndrome ANS: B ...

CNIM REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the following is a clinical indication of a lower motor neuron lesion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fasciculation A stroke associated with a carotid endarterectomy will most likely occur: - CORRECT ANSWER-After cross-clamping Troubleshooting in the operating room is facilitated by - CORRECT ANSWER-viewing the raw signal input. Which TcMEP wave is MOST affected by a bolus of 30 mg rocuronium? - CORRECT ANSWER-I-Wave During a posterior cervical fusion...

White matter consists of what type of fiber tracts? - ANSWER-Axon of nerve fibers In the visual pathway, fibers anterior to the optic chiasm are called - ANSWER-Optic Nerves If a neurologist suspects nerve damage in a PTs neurological exam, he may order - ANSWER-Nerve conduction/EMG excitatory neurotransmitter - ANSWER-Glutamate The trigeminal nerve can be monitored from which muscle? - ANSWER-Masseter Damage to which structure would most likely result in motor deficits - ANSWER-Lateral ...

PMHNP Actual Exam 2023/2024 Solved 100% Autosomal Dominant - ANSWER Genetic inheritance, is more rare (i.e. Huntington's disease), is present in more than one generation. Autosomal Recessive - ANSWER Expressed in one generation, inherited from unaffected parent, is more common. CAGE Questionnaire - ANSWER For substance abuse, Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye opener Suicidal Risk Assessment - ANSWER SLAP: Social support, Lethality, Access to means, Plan and previous attempts, & family histo...

DAANCE- Module 3- Anesthetic Drugs & Techniques Already Passed Brevital (Sodium Methohexital) Primary anesthetic agent introduced in the 1960's. Balanced Anesthesia Use of several agents together Basic Requisites of an Anesthetic Lack of toxicity, non-flammable, non-addictive, minimal allergenicity. Analgesia Given to feel no pain (ex: Fentanyl and Local) Amnesia Benzodiazepines (ex: Versed) Relaxation & Immobility Versed, Propofol (Diprivan), Brevital (Methohexital), Ketamine Loss of Con...