AGACNP Neuro questions & answers rated A+ 2023/2024

AGACNP NeuroTIA - correct answer less than 24h, NO residual deficits tx. ASA, clopidogrel Neuro: eye changes vs. motor changes - correct answer Eye changes: SAME side Motor changes: OPPOSITE side If a patient has a TIA you should assess for what diagnosis - correct answer HTN Left CVA - correct answer R hemiparesis APHASIA Right CVA - correct answer L hemiparesis right visual field changes spatial disorientation CPP = - correct answer MAP - ICP Cranial nerves - correct answer 1. smell 2. vision 3. EOMS 4. EOMS 5. face 6. EOMS 7. face 8. ears 9. gag/swallow 10. gag/swallow 11. shoulders 12. tongue What things can cause an increase in ICP? - correct answer hypotension hypoxemia hypercapnia What drug is used to help prevent cerebral vasospasm? - correct answer Nimodipine (CCB) Drug used to break seizures - correct answer Lorazepam (Ativan) Myasthenia gravis - correct answer decrease acetacholamine receptors weakness after exercise PTOSIS MS - correct answer attacks myelin