WEEK 8 EDAPT:
CNS Brain Disorders –
Convulsions, Headaches & Cranial Nerves
Key Concepts
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Week 8: CNS: Brain Disorders
Introduction to Convulsions
Convulsions are sudden involuntary muscle contractions that cause
a series of rapid shaking or jerking movements. These movements
are a sign of potential underlying neurologic or mental health
conditions. Frequently, this symptom is associated with epileptic
seizures. At other times, they suggest nonepileptic seizures.
Understanding the cause of convulsions and administering
appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause. Treatment
may involve medications to control seizures, fever management, or
other specific interventions targeted at the cause of the convulsions.
This learning module focuses on disease processes associated with
convulsions and enables you to meet the following course
outcomes:
CO 1: Analyze pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with
selected disease states across the lifespan.
CO 2: Examine the way in which homeostatic, adaptive, and
compensatory physiological mechanisms can be supported
and/or altered through specific therapeutic interventions
across the lifespan.
CO 3: Distinguish risk factors associated with selected disease
states across the lifespan.
CO 4: Integrate advanced pathophysiological concepts in the
diagnosis and treatment of health problems in selected
populations.
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CNS Brain Disorders –
Convulsions, Headaches & Cranial Nerves
Key Concepts
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
Week 8: CNS: Brain Disorders
Introduction to Convulsions
Convulsions are sudden involuntary muscle contractions that cause
a series of rapid shaking or jerking movements. These movements
are a sign of potential underlying neurologic or mental health
conditions. Frequently, this symptom is associated with epileptic
seizures. At other times, they suggest nonepileptic seizures.
Understanding the cause of convulsions and administering
appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause. Treatment
may involve medications to control seizures, fever management, or
other specific interventions targeted at the cause of the convulsions.
This learning module focuses on disease processes associated with
convulsions and enables you to meet the following course
outcomes:
CO 1: Analyze pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with
selected disease states across the lifespan.
CO 2: Examine the way in which homeostatic, adaptive, and
compensatory physiological mechanisms can be supported
and/or altered through specific therapeutic interventions
across the lifespan.
CO 3: Distinguish risk factors associated with selected disease
states across the lifespan.
CO 4: Integrate advanced pathophysiological concepts in the
diagnosis and treatment of health problems in selected
populations.
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
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