NCM 116 – NEURO EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Dobutamine & Norepinephrine - ANS inotropic agents indicated for increase ICP patents to
improve cardiac output through adequate fiuid volume
Dexamethasone - ANS drug of choice if the cause of the increase ICP is brain tumor •
if the patient with altered LOC is with ET, the tube should be moved to the opposite side of the
mouth every ______ to prevent ulceration of the mouth & lips. - ANS day
main types of seizures - ANS 1. Focal
2. Generalized
3. Unknown
three causes of altered level of consciousness - ANS Neurologic, toxicologic, and metabolic
eadiest sign of increasing ICP - ANS Change in level of consciousness
cushing's, triad in increased intracranial pressure - ANS Bradycardia
Hypertension
Bradypnea
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, the premonitory or warning sensation that can be visual, auditory or olfactory - ANS Aura
potential complications of increase ICP - ANS Brainstem heriation
• Diabetes insipidus .
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
four phases of migraine with aura - ANS 1. Premonitory
2. Aura
3. headache phase
4. recovery phase
two approaches to migraine headache therapy - ANS 1. abortive approaches 2. preventive
approaches
the rhythmic waxing & waning of the rate & depth of respirations alternating with brief periods
of apnea • - ANS Cheyne-stokes respiration
to maintain airway of the patient with altered LOC. the patient is expected to be
______________connected or hooked to a _______________ - ANS intubated, mechanical
ventilator
contents of the rigid cranial vault (3), please be amount specific - ANS brain tissue (1400g)
blood (75mL) cerebrospinal fluld (75mL)
drug used to dehydrate the brain tissue & reduce cerebral edema . - ANS Mannitol or
hypertonic saline (3%)
what is the lowest GCS score? what does it indicate ? - ANS 3. indicates severe impairment of
neurologic function
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Dobutamine & Norepinephrine - ANS inotropic agents indicated for increase ICP patents to
improve cardiac output through adequate fiuid volume
Dexamethasone - ANS drug of choice if the cause of the increase ICP is brain tumor •
if the patient with altered LOC is with ET, the tube should be moved to the opposite side of the
mouth every ______ to prevent ulceration of the mouth & lips. - ANS day
main types of seizures - ANS 1. Focal
2. Generalized
3. Unknown
three causes of altered level of consciousness - ANS Neurologic, toxicologic, and metabolic
eadiest sign of increasing ICP - ANS Change in level of consciousness
cushing's, triad in increased intracranial pressure - ANS Bradycardia
Hypertension
Bradypnea
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, the premonitory or warning sensation that can be visual, auditory or olfactory - ANS Aura
potential complications of increase ICP - ANS Brainstem heriation
• Diabetes insipidus .
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
four phases of migraine with aura - ANS 1. Premonitory
2. Aura
3. headache phase
4. recovery phase
two approaches to migraine headache therapy - ANS 1. abortive approaches 2. preventive
approaches
the rhythmic waxing & waning of the rate & depth of respirations alternating with brief periods
of apnea • - ANS Cheyne-stokes respiration
to maintain airway of the patient with altered LOC. the patient is expected to be
______________connected or hooked to a _______________ - ANS intubated, mechanical
ventilator
contents of the rigid cranial vault (3), please be amount specific - ANS brain tissue (1400g)
blood (75mL) cerebrospinal fluld (75mL)
drug used to dehydrate the brain tissue & reduce cerebral edema . - ANS Mannitol or
hypertonic saline (3%)
what is the lowest GCS score? what does it indicate ? - ANS 3. indicates severe impairment of
neurologic function
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