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The first symptom of _____ may be blurred or double vision, red-green color
distortion, or even blindness in 1 eye. Many patients describe extremity muscle
weakness and problems with coordination and balance. - ANSWER-multiple
sclerosis
_____ _____ are dilated, tortuous veins occurring in the lower part of the
esophagus because of portal hypertension, and are a common complication of
liver cirrhosis. - ANSWER-Esophageal varices
Patients with esophageal varices are at risk for bleeding are often started on a
nonselective β-blocker _____ to reduce the risk of hemorrhage. β-Blockers
decrease high portal pressure, which decreases the risk for rupture. - ANSWER-
propranolol
_____, a drug that traps ammonia in the gut, reduces ammonia formation in the
intestines. This drug's laxative effect expels the ammonia from the colon. -
ANSWER-Lactulose
The patient with _____ and edema is placed on a low-sodium diet. The degree
of sodium restriction depends on the patient's condition. - ANSWER-ascites
When treating esophageal varices, a noted negative _____ shows correct
treatment with propranolol. - ANSWER-guaiac
, In more than half of patients, the first muscles involved with _____ _____ are
the ocular muscles, causing ptosis (drooping of the eyelids) in 1 or both eyes
and double vision - ANSWER-myasthenia gravis
are negative. - ANSWER-Bacterial meningitis
For any patient with _____ _____, it is important to maintain adequate
oxygenation to support brain function and prevent secondary injury. -
ANSWER-increased ICP
Complications such as _____ _____ (systolic hypertension with a widening
pulse pressure, bradycardia with a full and bounding pulse, irregular
respirations) may be present but often do not appear until ICP has been
increased for some time or is suddenly and markedly increased - ANSWER-
Cushing's triad
_____ _____ is described as systolic hypertension with a widening pulse
pressure, bradycardia with a full and bounding pulse, irregular respirations -
ANSWER-Cushing's triad
How must a PT with increased ICP and a closed head injury be moved or
rotated? - ANSWER-Log roll
In the event of a PT _____, anticipate giving phenobarbital, phenytoin
(Dilantin), benzodiazepines, and/or lorazepam. - ANSWER-seizure
Patient education involving institution of oral hygiene program within 10 days
of initiation of _____ therapy may minimize growth rate and severity of
gingival enlargement (gingival hyperplasia). - ANSWER-Phenytoin (dilantin)
PT actively taking _____ should schedule routine dental examination to prevent
gingival enlargement. - ANSWER-Pheytoin (dilantin)