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22 Cards in this Set
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3 common etiologies of bacterial meningitis?
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1. hemophilus influenza B
2. streptococcus pneumonia 3. neisseria meningitidis |
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Normal CSF protein is ___-___.
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15,45
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Complications of bacterial meningitis:
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-obstructive hydrocephalus
-brain abscess -blindness, deafness, facial paralysis -DIC -SIADH -cerebral edema and herniation - |
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Long-term complications of bacterial meningitis:
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-seizures
-mental retardation -cerebal palsy -learning disorders -attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -hemiparesis/quadriparesis |
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___ is used in bacterial meningitis to reduce inflammmation and to prevent hearing deficits.
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Decadron
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In non-bacterial (aseptic) meningitis, glucose will
a.) increase b.) decrease c.) stay normal |
c.) remains normal
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Bacterial or non-bacterial meningitis is associated with viruses, Measles, Mumps, Herpes, and Leukemia?
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non-bacterial
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___ is transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes.
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Acute viral encephalitis
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___ causes acute encephalitis.
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herpes simplex virus
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In severe cases of acute encephalitis, ___ can occur.
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convulsions
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The first manifestation of acute encephalitis is ___.
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respiratory tract infection
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What two meds are used to treat acute encephalitis?
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Acyclovir (has less S/E) & Vidarabine
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Hydrophobia is seen in what condition?
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rabies
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Severe spasms of respiratory muscles is seen in what condition?
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rabies
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HRIG – human rabies immune globulin provides ___ immunity.
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passive
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HDCV - human diploid cell rabies vaccine provides ___ immunity.
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active
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CPEC – purified chick embryo culture vaccine is used for what condition?
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rabies
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Hyperammonemia is seen in what condition?
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Reye's syndrome
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Hypoglycemia can occur in what condition?
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Reye's syndrome
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In ___, the herniation contains meninges, fluid, spinal cord, and nerves.
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meningomyelocele
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In sac-like cyst of meninges filled with spinal fluid
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meningocele
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FACT:
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In neural tube defects, there is elevated AFP (alpha-fetoprotein)
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