Demyelination Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the #1 finding with Guillian-Barre? - ANSWER Progressive ascending paralysis What causes the paralysis of GBS? - ANSWER Demyelination of peripheral nerves (unknown cause) What kind of infection precedes Guillian-Barre? - ANSWER Viral The patient completely recovers from Guillian-Barre. (T/F) - ANSWER False, there are usually residual effects but they do recover most of what was lost. Recovery usually occurs within ______ to _____ months for patients with Guillian Barre. - ANSWER 4...

Neuroscience EXAM 2– USA (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: ALS is more common in men or women Answer: men Q: Which is more common in women, ALS or MS Answer: MS Q: How many vestibular nuclei are there Answer: 4 on each side 8 total. Will fall Under the 4th ventrical under medulla and pons. Q: An upper motor neuron pathology within the corticospinal tract is called what Answer: ALS Q: Wha...

NCCAOM Biomed Tested Exam Questions Reviewed And Revised With Correct Answers Already Passed!! 1) What is the etiology of MS? - ANSWER of nerves of CNS Demyelination 2) What is the etiology and major symptom of myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER Disorder of neuromuscular transmission causing circulating antibodies to block ACH receptors Fluctuating weakness and fatigue better with rest 3) What is the etiology of optic neuritis? - ANSWER Inflammation of the optic...

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Location for bronchial drainage to the posterior apical segment Correct Answer-On the back, above the scapula Contraindications for electrotherapy Correct Answer-Cardiac arrhythmia, osteomyelitis, and seizure disorders Part Training Correct Answer-Practice of an indicidual component or sleected component of a task Signs of ALS Correct Answer-Assymetrical, distal weakness with atrophy; facial weakness with difficulty swallowing; hyperactive tendons/reflexes Parkinsons Disease Correct ...

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...

NURS 6560 FINAL EXAM 2024/REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSS /100% VERIFIED/LATEST UPDATE FOR 1. Q ANS: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q ANS: A patient who has...

multiple sclerosis - Answer Chronic, progressive, degenerative, autoimmune disorder of CNS Segmental demyelination of nerve fibers of brain and SC relapsing-remitting - Answer most common type of multiple sclerosis multiple sclerosis (clinical manifestations) - Answer § Impaired visual acuity, blurriness, diplopia § Weakness, numbness, paresthesia, fatigue

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HIV encephalopathy correct answers dx of clusion, brain biopsy characteristically demonstrates microglial nodules with multinucleated giant cells PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) correct answers A fatal disease characterized by multifocal demyelination in the brain. Caused by reactivation of a latent JC virus in patients who are immunosuppressed (e.g., due to AIDS, hematologic malignancies, posttransplant) Fibronectin correct answers is essential for fibroblast migratio...