Side effects: 1-Neuromuscular Manifestations: Neuromuscular symptoms are the most common presenting problem of hypermagnesaemia and magnesium intoxication. Magnesium prevents the release of pre-synaptic acetylcholine from both sympathetic and neuromuscular junctions.(93)Hypermagnesaemia causes blockage of neuromuscular transmission and depresses the conduction system of the heart and the sympathetic ganglia. Clinically, one of the earliest effects of magnesium intoxication is the disappearance of deep tendon reflexes. This is often seen at magnesium concentrations…
In addition, there is also present disorganized thought process, speech, or behaviors. Negative symptoms and deterioration in function are prominent. Cognitive deficits are common (Hilty and Bourgeois,…
I am writing this letter to inform Mercy Neurology that I will be resigning from my position as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse for Mercy Neurology. My last day of work will be August 27, 2017. I would like to extend my gratitude to you and your staff for having me as part of your team. I am very proud to have worked for Mercy Neurology and I appreciate the time and patience you have shown in training me. I have learned a lot about Neurology, and the skills will serve me well in my career.…
In this essay I will talk about diseases that affect the nervous and the muscular system. For the nervous I had pit Dementia. Dementia is a syndrome that affects the brain, it starts in the memory, patient with this syndrome star by experience forcedness they cannot reminder where they place there keys, or become unfamiliar with their own homes. And for the muscular system I had pit Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenia Gravis also known as MG was discovered in 1972.…
In this essay, I will be talking about PPA and how it effects one individual diagnosed with it. There will be a summary and critique of the language and content used to describe and diagnose PPA. Some articles written about the syndromes of neurodegenerative disorders might have incorrect information and stigmatizing language. In this essay, there will be a summary of the article, the accuracy of it and the critique of the language used.…
Two pt verifier name/dob confirmed. Pt states that her referral to neuro only states to evaluate but no to treat; therefore, pt is requesting to include treat in referral. Informed the pt her referral includes evaluate and treat. Please contact our referral managers if at 652-2415- or 652-2414 if further assistances is needed. Pt agrees and verbalized understanding.…
P1: Describe types of dementia and common signs and symptoms Dementia is what’s known as an “irreversible brain disorder affecting different parts of the brain, causing an effect on a range of functions” Bartle (2007). Every from of dementia is a progressive condition, this means that the brain will become damaged more over time, this therefore means a person’s ability to remember, communicate and understand what goes on around them may will decline. When researches such as scientists look at dementia they find that the progression of dementia will alter between different individuals as they may experience different stages of dementia. When identifying and diagnosing dementia in people often in later adulthood they will look at what stage…
It comes with ailments such as alzheimer 's, dementia, parkinson 's disease, and huntington 's disease. These ailments…
Depression and self-esteem are a major factor in the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS, it effects their mental, physical health, and healing process (Mohite, Mohite, & George, 2015). Due to the fact that these patients already take a massive quanity of medication and do not need to add to this list, other forms of relieving the depression and raising self-esteem, such as education, should be used before giving more medication. Mujeres Unidas Contra el SIDA (MUCS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide bilingual and bicultural prevention/education/support services to the Latino community of San Antonio by utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate familia approach. MUCS is a small agency, located in near downtown San Antonio, Texas. The agency has several programs to support clients and their families, but the program to be evaluated in this paper will be the Road to Success education program.…
Central nervous system dementia can be found in patients suffering from…
Polyneuropathy commonly arises from diabetes, autoimmune diseases, toxins, and nutritional deficiency to secondary alcoholism. The pathophysiology’s associated with polyneuropathy are symmetrical involvement of multiple nerve fibers, which results in stocking/glove distribution of sensation. In addition, demyelination of distal part long axons because of the increase in myelin. Moreover, degeneration of the distal part of long axon because inadequate axonal transport to distal ends of axons.…
Neurological Journal The article that I chose to write about is called “The Effect of Methylphenidate on Neurological Soft Signs in ADHD”. This article is based on a study of 35 patients that were treated with Methylphenidate to see if hyperactivity symptomatology was affected. The neurological soft signs (NSS) that were evaluated included poor coordination, speed or accuracy of limb or axial movements, including those required to keep balance, dysrhythmias and overflow (Hrtanek et al). NSS is commonly associated with a number of neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorders like ADHD, OCD, depression and conduct disorder.…
Peripheral is caused when any of our nerves get damaged or destroyed, which can cause you to feel pain or feeling pain when the pain is not really being felt, it can be caused of an injury, infection, inherited disorder or systemic illness. Injury like falling, being in a car accident etc. are the most common cause to make peripheral neuropathy to happen. Some medicaments caused it too. It can be diagnosed by performing a blood test, or performing a small surgery by removing a small tissue of your nerve or by electromyography and even by nerve conduction study…
He also mentioned that psychotropic drugs can be a cause of this disease. These drugs affect the brain directly, and can change perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, and behavior. In conclusion the disease is found in patients that have epilepsy, the Epstein-Barr virus, migraine, and people who take psychotropic drugs. The most fascinating aspect of this disease is its symptoms. The more prevalent symptoms include epilepsy, migraine, depression, and disoriented…
“Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet” (Mayo Clinic, 2014). This essay presents the topic of the complication of peripheral neuropathy associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Peripheral neuropathy has both physiological and psychological effects on the patient. It is the role of the nurse to deliver care to the patient and their family through a biopsychosocial approach. In this essay the Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness (Engle, 1977) will be discussed in caring for a patient with peripheral neuropathy in order to ensure the patients biological, psychological and social needs are met.…