Mgccc Level 2 nursing neuro Explore
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Status Epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER-- Series of generalized seizures that occur
without full recovery of consciousness between attacks
- Medical Emergency
- Goal of treatment: Stop the seizure STAT!! STOP the seizure fast to ensure adequate
oxgenation.
- IV Valium or Ativan. Valium also decreases anxiety.
Causes of Status Epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER-Withdrawal of antiseizure meds,
fever, infection.
Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-- Parkinson's disease is a slowly
progressing neurologic movement disorder that eventually leads to disability.
- Currently, the disease is diagnosed clinically from the patient's history and the
presence of two of the four cardinal manifestations.
Parkinson's Disease Medical management - CORRECT ANSWER-Pharmacologic
treatment
Surgical procedures
Other therapies
Medical management: is directed at controlling symptoms and maintaining functional
independence because no medical or surgical approach in current use prevent disease
progression.
Nursing Process—Assessment of the Patient With Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Focus on the degree of disability and function of the patient including ADLs,
IADLs, and cognitive function
- Medications and responses to medications
- Emotional responses and individual coping
- Family processes and coping
- Home care and teaching needs
- Fall risk assessment
- Manifestations and potential complications related to the specific disorder
Tension-type headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic and less severe and are
probably the most common type of headache. Emotional or physical stress may cause
contraction of the muscles in the neck and scalp, resulting in the tension headache. It is
, characterized by a steady, constant pressure that usually begins in the forehead,
temple, or back of the neck. "weight on top of head"
Nursing Management —Headache Pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Individualized care and
treatment.
Prophylactic medications may be used for recurrent migraines.
Migraines and cluster headaches require symptomatic medications instituted as soon as
possible with onset (Imitrex).
Provide medications as prescribed.
Provide comfort measures:
- Quiet, dark room
- Massage
- Local heat for tension
Imitrex - CORRECT ANSWER-the most widely used antimigraine agent. It is used for
the treatment of acute migraines and cluster headaches. It can cause chest pain and is
contraindicated in patients with heart disease.
Nursing Management - Headache Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-- Help patient
identify triggers and develop preventive strategies and lifestyle changes for headache
prevention
- Provide medication instruction and treatment regimen
- Implement stress reduction techniques
- Implement nonpharmacologic therapies
- Provide follow-up care
- Encourage healthy lifestyle and health promotion activities
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal episodes of motor, sensory, autonomic, or
psychic activity (or a combination of these) resulting from a sudden, abnormal,
uncontrolled electrical discharge from cerebral neurons.
Partial seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-begin in one part of the brain
- Simple partial: consciousness remains intact
- Complex partial: impairment of consciousness
Generalized seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the whole brain
tonic-clonic seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-last 2-5 minutes and it begins with a tonic
phase that is characterized by stiffening or rigidity of the muscles, particularly of the
arms and legs, and immediate LOC. Clonic or rhythmic jerking of all extremites follows
it. The client may bite his or her tongue and may become incontinent of urine or feces.
Fatigue, confusion, and lethargy may last up to an hour after the seizure.
Tonic seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-characterized by an abrupt increase in muscle
tone, LOC, and loss of autonomic signs lasting 30 seconds to several minutes.
New Questions and Answers|2025
Update | 100% Correct.
Status Epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER-- Series of generalized seizures that occur
without full recovery of consciousness between attacks
- Medical Emergency
- Goal of treatment: Stop the seizure STAT!! STOP the seizure fast to ensure adequate
oxgenation.
- IV Valium or Ativan. Valium also decreases anxiety.
Causes of Status Epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER-Withdrawal of antiseizure meds,
fever, infection.
Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-- Parkinson's disease is a slowly
progressing neurologic movement disorder that eventually leads to disability.
- Currently, the disease is diagnosed clinically from the patient's history and the
presence of two of the four cardinal manifestations.
Parkinson's Disease Medical management - CORRECT ANSWER-Pharmacologic
treatment
Surgical procedures
Other therapies
Medical management: is directed at controlling symptoms and maintaining functional
independence because no medical or surgical approach in current use prevent disease
progression.
Nursing Process—Assessment of the Patient With Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Focus on the degree of disability and function of the patient including ADLs,
IADLs, and cognitive function
- Medications and responses to medications
- Emotional responses and individual coping
- Family processes and coping
- Home care and teaching needs
- Fall risk assessment
- Manifestations and potential complications related to the specific disorder
Tension-type headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic and less severe and are
probably the most common type of headache. Emotional or physical stress may cause
contraction of the muscles in the neck and scalp, resulting in the tension headache. It is
, characterized by a steady, constant pressure that usually begins in the forehead,
temple, or back of the neck. "weight on top of head"
Nursing Management —Headache Pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Individualized care and
treatment.
Prophylactic medications may be used for recurrent migraines.
Migraines and cluster headaches require symptomatic medications instituted as soon as
possible with onset (Imitrex).
Provide medications as prescribed.
Provide comfort measures:
- Quiet, dark room
- Massage
- Local heat for tension
Imitrex - CORRECT ANSWER-the most widely used antimigraine agent. It is used for
the treatment of acute migraines and cluster headaches. It can cause chest pain and is
contraindicated in patients with heart disease.
Nursing Management - Headache Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-- Help patient
identify triggers and develop preventive strategies and lifestyle changes for headache
prevention
- Provide medication instruction and treatment regimen
- Implement stress reduction techniques
- Implement nonpharmacologic therapies
- Provide follow-up care
- Encourage healthy lifestyle and health promotion activities
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal episodes of motor, sensory, autonomic, or
psychic activity (or a combination of these) resulting from a sudden, abnormal,
uncontrolled electrical discharge from cerebral neurons.
Partial seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-begin in one part of the brain
- Simple partial: consciousness remains intact
- Complex partial: impairment of consciousness
Generalized seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the whole brain
tonic-clonic seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-last 2-5 minutes and it begins with a tonic
phase that is characterized by stiffening or rigidity of the muscles, particularly of the
arms and legs, and immediate LOC. Clonic or rhythmic jerking of all extremites follows
it. The client may bite his or her tongue and may become incontinent of urine or feces.
Fatigue, confusion, and lethargy may last up to an hour after the seizure.
Tonic seizures - CORRECT ANSWER-characterized by an abrupt increase in muscle
tone, LOC, and loss of autonomic signs lasting 30 seconds to several minutes.
