Degenerative Diseases Of The Nervous System

Front 1

Presence of T4 lymphocytes or IGg in CSF is diagnostic for ___.

Back 1

MS

Front 2

Visual evoked potentials which assess nerve conduction is diagnostic for ___.

Back 2

MS

Front 3

Medications used for MS?

Back 3

1. steroids for acute exacerbations
2. immunosuppressive drugs stops progression of the disease
3. interferons interfere with viral infections
3.

Front 4

The loss of ___ causes Parkinson patients not to have control of voluntary movement.

Back 4

dopamine

Front 5

The first symptom of Parkinson's disease is usually ___.

Back 5

tremors

Front 6

TRAP is used to decribe the disease manifestations of ___. What are the manifestations?

Back 6

Parkinson's;

1.tremors
2.rigidity
3.akinesia/bradykinesia
4.postural instability

Front 7

Death in Parkinson's disease usually occurs secondary to ___ or ___ disease.

Back 7

pulmonary, renal

Front 8

2 anticholinergic alkaloids used in Parkinson's?

Back 8

Congentin, Artane

Front 9

Antiviral agent used in Parkinson's?

Back 9

Symmetrel

Front 10

Levodopa and Sinemet are medications used for what disease?

Back 10

Parkinson's

Front 11

In this disease, the nerve impulse fails to pass the myoneural junction.

Back 11

myasthenia gravis

Front 12

Tensilon, an anticholinesterase, is given to diagnose ___.

Back 12

MG

Front 13

A positive tensilon test would be indicated by?

Back 13

An increase in strength in muscle group.

Front 14

Cholinergic crisis can develop in what disease?

Back 14

MG

Front 15

A toxic response to medication where resp. failure may develop is called?

Back 15

cholinergic crisis

Front 16

­___ and ___ are two medication used to treat MG.

Back 16

­Prostigmin, Mestinon

Front 17

FACT:

Back 17

Sensation and mental status pathways are not affected in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Front 18

­Muscle awkwardness with fine finger movement is commonly seen in what disease?

Back 18

ALS

Front 19

Respiratory paralysis in what disease is the usual cause of death in what disease?

Back 19

ALS

Front 20

Spinal shock results in these 3 manifestations?

Back 20

-decresed HR
-decreased BP
-warm, dry skin

Front 21

At the cervical level, injuries below ___ respiratory function disturbance is minimal. Injuries at or above ___ require respiratory support

Back 21

T-6, C-4

Front 22

In ___, the bladder muscle contracts but not strongly enough to empty the bladder. Need to crede the bladder to empty

Back 22

atonic neurogenic bladder

Front 23

In ___, the bladder is capable of emptying itself involuntarily. Patient has no control over voiding

Back 23

reflec neurogenic bladder

Front 24

___ is a complication of SCI which results in an uncontrolled paroxysmal hypertension.

Back 24

autonomic dysrflexia

Front 25

The first intervention the nurse must take if a patient experiences autonomic dysreflexia?

Back 25

Sit the patient up

Front 26

Autononmic dysreflexia is a medical emergency that can cause ___, ___, and ___.

Back 26

CVA, blindness, death