Neurology stroke Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Progressive Care Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified Annually: Hemispheres Level 8 NIHSS plus one other Hemispheres education module (varies by unit). There are also opportunities to attend stroke offerings from the Bi State Consortium or equivalent. - Answer-What kind of stroke nursing education do you receive? Call 8-5656 and ask for the stroke team - Answer-How do you activate the stroke team? Stroke Team RN from Neuro ICU and the Neurology resident, plus a Vascular Neurologist i...

History & Physical/Neurology A 73 year-old male presents to the clinic with his wife. His wife has noticed that he has developed a resting tremor in his right hand and a shuffling gait over the last year. What finding on physical examination would support your suspected diagnosis? Answers A. Chorea B. Dystonia C. Masked facies D. Hyperreflexia - Answer Explanations (u) A. See C for explanation. (u) B. See C for explanation. (c) C. The patient symptoms are consistent with Parkinsonism. ...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Hemorrhagic stroke Rx - ANSWER surgery to stop bleed better long term prognosis for recovery of function (than ischemic) ABCD score - ANSWER For prediction of progression and risk of recurrence A= age B = blood pressure C= clinical features (hemiplegia, speech problems) D= duration TIA - ANSWER transient blockage of circulation, mild S/S, resolves usually w/in 24 hours, huge recurrence (80% within a year), can results in lasting dama...

Algorithms in Pediatric Neurology Contents 1. A Child with a Large Head 1 2. A Child with a Headache 7 3. A Child with School Failure 12 4. The Child who has Speech Problems 16 5. The Child with a Stroke 19 6. Approach to a Child with an Inborn Error of Metabolim 26 7. The Child with Cerebral Palsy 33 8. The Neonate with Seizures 39 9. The Child with Seizures 42 10. Approach to Movement Disorders 48 11. The Child with Fever and Encephalopathy 52 12. The Floppy Infant 59 13. A Chi...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, cardiac disease, d...

Family Medicine EOR: Neurology (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified and Updated 2024 An 84-y/o F brought by her son c/o forgetfulness (e.g., forgets phone numbers, loses her way back home) along with difficulty performing some of her daily activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, managing money, using the phone). The problem has gradually progressed over the past few years. What's the dx? Alzheimer's disease ● Progressive cognitive decline; most common older than age 6...

NURS 615 exam 3 – Maryville Questions & Answers corticosteroid drugs - Answer ️️ -prednisone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, topical such as hydrocortisone, and then joint injections for pain MOA of corticosteroids drugs - Answer ️️ -drugs that suppress inflammation by mimicking glucocorticoid hormones Inhibit interleikin one, tumor necrosis factor and other cytokines, impairs phagocytosis, impairs lymphocytes, and inhibits tissue repair indications for cortocosteriod use - ...

NCCAOM Biomed 1 Exam Questions Complete Solutions New Update Barium Enema - Answer -Obstructions, ulcers, *polyps, diverticulosis*, tumor, peristalsis, *motility of colon or rectum*.....*COLON CANCER*, *ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, DX blood in stools, diarrhea, constipation* Barium Swallow - Answer -Obstructions, *ulcers, polyps, GERD, diverticulosis*, tumor, *motility of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine*....narrowing or irritation of esophagus, *hiatal hernia* CT ...

PCCN Neurology Practice Exam Questions and Answers Frontal lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -personality, motor function, motor speech, morals, emotions, judgement, impulsive Parietal lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -sensation, pain, interpretation, temperature, pressure temporal lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -auditory speech Occipital lobe function - Correct Answer ️️ -vision cerebellum function - Correct Answer ️️ -coordination of muscles movement & tone, co...

Progressive Care Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified Annually: Hemispheres Level 8 NIHSS plus one other Hemispheres education module (varies by unit). There are also opportunities to attend stroke offerings from the Bi State Consortium or equivalent. - Answer-What kind of stroke nursing education do you receive? Call 8-5656 and ask for the stroke team - Answer-How do you activate the stroke team? Stroke Team RN from Neuro ICU and the Neurology resident, plus a Vascular Neurologist i...