Myoclonus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Huntington's Disease? - inherited disorder, malfunction of Huntington gene located on chromosome 4 - repeat of CAG triplets What is the pathology of HD? - severe loss of neurons in the caudate and putamen with subsequent astrocytosis; head of caudate becomes shrunken and there is dilatation of the anterior horns of lateral ventricles; also see neuronal degeneration within the temporal and frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, globus pallidus, thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, substant...

During an absence seizure, the technologist should a) stop recording and go to the patient's aid. b) test the patient's level of consciousness. c) turn the patient's head to the left d) insert a tongue blade in the patient's mouth correct answers b) test the patient's level of consciousness FEBRILE SEIZURES a) age-related b) gender specific c) body temperature over 101 degrees F d) life-threatening correct answers a) age-related What clinical signs might be seen with a cerebe...

Which three cranial nerves are involved in the cardinal positions of gaze? A) III, IV, and VI B) I, III, and IV C) I, III, and VI D) VI, VII, and X - Answer - a A seizure that begins as an aberrant electrical discharge in a small area of the brain but spreads to include the entire cerebral cortex is a ________ seizure. A) generalized B) Clonic C) Complex D) partial - Answer - a Your patient is a 19-year-old female who is exhibiting generalized seizure activity. Her roommate s...

Bruxism Scoring CORRECT ANSWER 1. May consist of brief or sustained elevations of chin EMG activity at least twice the amplitude of background EMG. 2) 0.25 - 2 seconds in duration and if at least 3 elevations in a regular sequece. 3) sustained elevations of chin EMG if more than 2 seconds. 4) 3 seconds of stable background before new episode can be scored 5) It can be scored with a min of 2 audible tooth grinding (in absence of epilepsy) EFM (Excessive Fragmentary Myoclonus) CORRECT A...

Main DDx for *5 month old* mixed breed dog with lethargy, *ocular & nasal discharge*, cough, vomiting & diarrhea. (Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis) correct answersCanine Distemper Common Age of Canine Distemper? correct answers3-6 months What are the order of general clinical signs for Canine Distemper? correct answers1st= Resp & Ocular 2nd= GI Signs 3rd= CNS signs- *Myoclonus* Canine Distemper: Main clinical sign is "chewing gum" seizures + myoclonus. What is Myoclonus? correct ...

Exam 2: NSG533/ NSG 533 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: NSAID use Nonselective COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors (COX-2 does anti-inflammation) Precaution: GI issues, renal toxicity, antiplatelet effect No NSAID is better than others- but vary from patient to patient Best for: RA, menstrual cramps, postsurgical pain, bony metastasis Flat-dose curve response: higher doses aren't more effective than moderate doses...

Which assessment findings would most strongly suggest an issue with morphine? correct answer: myoclonus is a symptom of the toxic effects of morphine metabolites Which cancer is least likely to metastasize to the bone? correct answer: Colorectal; it mainly metastasizes to the liver, lung, and peritoneum. What is the drug of choice to relieve a patient's feeling of "air hunger" in end stage pulmonary disease? correct answer: morphine; opioids provide palliative support for symptoms of...

Which assessment findings would most strongly suggest an issue with morphine? - ️️myoclonus is a symptom of the toxic effects of morphine metabolites Which cancer is least likely to metastasize to the bone? - ️️Colorectal; it mainly metastasizes to the liver, lung, and peritoneum. What is the drug of choice to relieve a patient's feeling of "air hunger" in end stage pulmonary disease? - ️️morphine; opioids provide palliative support for symptoms of breathlessness or suffocat...

What are the symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome? (4) correct answers 1) Urinary Retention 2) Urinary and Bowel Incontinence 3) Paresthesias = bilaterally over buttock, genitals, and thighs 4) Weakness in legs Give 3 most common causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome correct answers 1) Severe Disc Herniation 2) Hemorrhage within the Spinal Canal 3) Epidural Abscess Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome correct answers *SURGICAL EMERGENCY!!! Immediate Surgical Decompression When should you use...

Warning signs of Alzheimers - ANSWERMemory loss that disrupts daily life. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure Confusion with time or place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Decreased or poor judgment. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in mood and personality. ...