Relapsing remitting ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AHN 447 Final Questions & Answers 1 / 23 1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Chronic and progressive, no cure. Remissions and flare ups. Autoimmune process. Leading cause of death is kidney injury. More common in women. Drug induced. (ex. hydralazine) May need kidney transplant. Know patients drug history. 2. SLE Affects: skin**, cardio, pulmonary, renal**, musculoskeletal. Butterfly rash (exacerbation) Muscle atrophy. Facial rash. Raynaud's in fingers (pale, blue, red) Abnormal s...

AHN 447 Exam 5 Questions And Answers Primary parkinsons - Answer--idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - Answer--occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - Answer--bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - Answer--eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, ...

what are the phase of MS CORRECT ANSWER-1. RRMS(relapse remitting), 2. SPMS(secondary progressive), 3.PPMS(primary progressive), 4. PRMS(progressive relapsing) what is the pathophysiology of MS CORRECT ANSWER--Chronic inflammatory disease of the CNS: brain, optic nerve, spinal cord -Mediated by the immune system -Lesions of focal demyelination accompanied by variable axon damage and destruction -Occurs in white and gray brain matter MS Presents initially with an acute episode know...

Nursing MSN 571 MOCK EXAM 2024 |Question and Answer| 100% Correct Relapsing-remitting MS *Ans* characterized by periods of improvement and stability in between attacks. Relapse and remission. This is due to the remyelination of axons. Primary Progressive MS *Ans* Disease progression from onset, without plateaus or remissions, steady decline Secondary Progressive MS *Ans* initial relapsing-remitting MS that suddenly begins to have decline without periods of remission auto immune disor...

Dunphy Primary Care: Neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Types of Seizures - Correct Answer ️️ -Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Correct Answer ️️ -Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Correct Answer ️️ -Frequency of medication monito...

BARKELY 3P EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS You have four patients who all have a family history of developing coronary heart disease at an early age. According to their blood test results, which patient would most likely develop coronary heart disease first? a. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 120; Triglycerides: 120; HDL: 45 b. Cholesterol: 195; LDL: 110; Triglycerides: 135; HDL: 30 c. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 100; Triglycerides: 140; HDL: 20 d. Cholesterol: 190; LDL: 140; Triglycerid...

Multiple Sclerosis Latest Update Already Passed Multiple Sclerosis autoimmune disease directed against CNS myelin and oligodendrocytes; leading cause of progressive neurologic disability in young adults with a worldwide prevalence of 2.5 million MS population females effect 2:1 to males median age = 30 years age range = 20-50 years most prevalent in Caucasians of northern European descent Characteristic degeneration in MS T-cell perivascular inflammation Demyelination Axonal loss Gliosis Multi...

NURS EXAM Which of the following drugs used for parkinsonism mimics dopamine? A. Anticholinergics B. Levodopa (l-dopa) C. Bromocriptine D. Tolcapone - ANSWER Answer C Bromocriptine and pergolide mimic dopamine. The other mechanisms of antiparkinsonian treatments are as follows: anticholinergics restore acetylcholine-dopamine balance; levodopa restores striatal dopamine; and tolcapone and entacapone reduce systemic degradation of oral dopamine Current pharmacological therapy for rel...

Multiple Sclerosis is an ___ mediated, progressive ___ disease of the CNS that results in impaired ___ ____ -:- immune, demyelinating, nerve transmission MS affects -:- 20-40 year old women in MS, _ ___ remain in the CNS and promote ___ of other ___ that damage the immune system and lead to ____ and ____ of the myelin and ___ formation -:- T Cells, infiltration, agents, inflammation, demyelination, plaque most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficit...

Dunphy Primary Care: Neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Types of Seizures - Correct Answer ️️ -Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Correct Answer ️️ -Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Correct Answer ️️ -Frequency of medication monito...