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Brunnstrom Approach correct answer: - Treatment progresses from reflex to voluntary to functional movement - Elicit reflexes to get movement, later facilitate integration of these reflexes - Need to develop gross patterns of movement (synergies) at first-movement then progresses from gross to fine Brunnstorm Stages of Stroke Recovery correct answer: Flaccidity --> Normal function is returned 1. Flaccidity 2. Spasticity appears 3. Increased spasticity, basic synergy pattern appear...

Which of the following are the most commonly reported clinical manifestations of MS? Select all that apply. Aphasia Numbness Fatigue Spasticity Depression Pain - ANSWER Numbness, pain, spasticity, fatigue, depression The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is based on which test? Magnetic resonance imaging CSF electrophoresis Evoked potential studies Neuropsychological testing - ANSWER Magnetic resonance imaging

Test Bank For Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy Rationales for Nursing Practice 12th Edition Geralyn Frandsen - ISBN/ISSN 6130 Table of Content SECTION 1 The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology Chapter 1 The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety Chapter 2 Basic Concepts and Processes Chapter 3 Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy SECTION 2 Drug Therapy Throughout the Lifespan Chapter 4 Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients Medication Adm...

Test Bank for Lehne s Pharmacology for Nursing Care 10th Edition Burchum ISBN: 2275 UNIT I: INTRODUCTION 1. Orientation to Pharmacology 2. Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice 3. Drug Regulation, Development, Names, and Information UNIT II: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY 4. Pharmacokinetics 5. Pharmacodynamics 6. Drug Interactions 7. Adverse Drug Reactions and Medication Errors 8. Individual Variation in Drug Responses UNIT III: DRUG THERAPY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 9. Dr...

Table of Contents Unit 1 — Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 1. Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada 2. Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada 3. Pharmacokinetics 4. Pharmacodynamics Unit 2 — Pharmacology and the Nurse—Client Relationship 5. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology 6. Life Span Considerations in Pharmacology Unit 3 — Professional, Personal, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy 7. Individual, Psychosocial, and Cultural Inf...

Exam 1: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 drugs used to treat spasticity Answer: Baclofen (Lioresal) Diazepam (Valium) Dantrolene (Dantrium) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Q: Drug class: pure opioid agonist Specific drug: morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, methadone Answer: - name drug class and specific drug example - medication given IV - patients should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or sign...

Midterm Exam: NR572 / NR 572 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Acute Care Management | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Answer: degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem Question: ALS risk factors Answer: -Age -Autoimmune disease -Environmental exposures to toxins -Family history -Smoking -Viral infections Question: ALS physical exam findings Answer: -dysarthria -H...

NUR 2092 / NUR2092 Health Assessment Exam 2 Quiz Bank Questions and Answers with Rationale Latest 2022 / 2023 Rasmussen College The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,swelling, and pulsations? a. Palpation b. Inspection c. Percussion d. Auscultation RAT: Palpation applies the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, organlocation and size, as well as any swelling, vibration or pulsation, rigidity or spasticity, crepitat...

NR548/ NR 548 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 | 100% Correct. Describe the compensated trendelenburg gait that occurs with hip pain - ANS -Compensated trendelenburg gait shifts GRFV *through* the painful hip joint to *stabilize* the joint and *decrease* torque -Without compensation, aBductor muscles have to contract against aDuction moment, which causes *compression* at hip joint ___% of people with Parkinson's disease have difficulty walking within 3 years of diagnosis -...

Exam 3: NSG121/ NSG 121 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. - ...