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16 Cards in this Set
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Define athlerosclerosis?
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Hardening of the arteries by cholesterol, lipid, calcium deposits
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Define arteriosclerosis?
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Thickening of the walls of the arterioles causing loss of elasticiy.
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Define receptive aphasia?
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Difficulty understanding the written or spoken word.
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Define expressive aphasia?
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Difficulty speaking and writing.
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Define Dysphasia
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Difficulty chewing and swallowing
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Define Hemiplegia
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Paralysis on one side of the body
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Define Heminaophia
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Loss of one half of normal vision.
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Define TIA
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temporary episode with impaired neruo functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain.
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Diagnostic tests for TIA and CVA? (2)
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Cat scan
Lab Tests |
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Medical management TIA and CVA? (4)
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Anticoagulant therapy
Physical therapy Speech therapy Rehabiliation |
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Nursing management of CVA? (3)
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Patient education
Support frequent neuro checks |
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Diagnostic test of spinal cord injury? (3)
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X rays
physical assessment Cat scan or MRI |
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2 medications for spinal cord injuries
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Prednisone,
Decadrom |
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Head injuries are classified as (2)
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Open
Closed |
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Contusions are more ? than concussions?
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Serious
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Contusion is defined as?
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Bruising to brain tissue.
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