CNUR 203: Unit 2 - Neurological Disorders
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What are the KEY details of It is acute and affects the PNS.
Guillain-
Barre Syndrome?
Explain the patho of GBS Sensitization of T-lymphocytes leads to
myelin
damage leading to loss of nerve impulses
and
transmission. This can range from mild to
severe.
What is the most common cause Viral or bacterial respiratory/GI infections.
of
GBS?
What are the main clinical - Neuropathic pain (burning, shooting, or
manifestations of GBS? tingling)
- Respiratory failure
- Urinary retention
What diagnostics are used for Elevated protein in cerebrospinal fluid and
GBS? nerve
conduction studies.
, What are five nursing 1. Pain management
management 2. Respiratory management
techniques for GBS? 3. Prevention of DVT
4. Assessing swallowing
5. Managing urinary retention
What are the KEY points regarding It is a chronic and progressive disorder
multiple sclerosis? affected the
CNS and optic nerves.
Who is commonly diagnosed with Females aged 50+.
MS?
What are the risk factors for MS? Genetics, infection, smoking, stress, and
pregnancy.
Explain the patho of MS Chronic inflammation leads to
demyelination which
leads to gliosis-hypertrophy and scarring.
What are the main clinical - Fatigue
manifestations of MS? - Dysarthria
- Urinary retention
- Visual disturbances
- Muscular atrophy
What diagnostics are used for Positive Romberg sign, CSF analysis, and
MS? MRIs.
What three drug classes are Corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and
commonly used to treat MS? immunosuppressants.
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the KEY details of It is acute and affects the PNS.
Guillain-
Barre Syndrome?
Explain the patho of GBS Sensitization of T-lymphocytes leads to
myelin
damage leading to loss of nerve impulses
and
transmission. This can range from mild to
severe.
What is the most common cause Viral or bacterial respiratory/GI infections.
of
GBS?
What are the main clinical - Neuropathic pain (burning, shooting, or
manifestations of GBS? tingling)
- Respiratory failure
- Urinary retention
What diagnostics are used for Elevated protein in cerebrospinal fluid and
GBS? nerve
conduction studies.
, What are five nursing 1. Pain management
management 2. Respiratory management
techniques for GBS? 3. Prevention of DVT
4. Assessing swallowing
5. Managing urinary retention
What are the KEY points regarding It is a chronic and progressive disorder
multiple sclerosis? affected the
CNS and optic nerves.
Who is commonly diagnosed with Females aged 50+.
MS?
What are the risk factors for MS? Genetics, infection, smoking, stress, and
pregnancy.
Explain the patho of MS Chronic inflammation leads to
demyelination which
leads to gliosis-hypertrophy and scarring.
What are the main clinical - Fatigue
manifestations of MS? - Dysarthria
- Urinary retention
- Visual disturbances
- Muscular atrophy
What diagnostics are used for Positive Romberg sign, CSF analysis, and
MS? MRIs.
What three drug classes are Corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and
commonly used to treat MS? immunosuppressants.
