Demyelination - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the #1 finding with Guillian-Barre? - ANSWER Progressive ascending paralysis What causes the paralysis of GBS? - ANSWER Demyelination of peripheral nerves (unknown cause) What kind of infection precedes Guillian-Barre? - ANSWER Viral The patient completely recovers from Guillian-Barre. (T/F) - ANSWER False, there are usually residual effects but they do recover most of what was lost. Recovery usually occurs within ______ to _____ months for patients with Guillian Barre. - ANSWER 4...

MSN 377 EXAM IV REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Multiple Sclerosis - -Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology - -Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology - -Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gli...

MSN 377 EXAM IV REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Multiple Sclerosis - -Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology - -Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology - -Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gli...

NCCAOM Biomed Tested Exam Questions Reviewed And Revised With Correct Answers Already Passed!! 1) What is the etiology of MS? - ANSWER of nerves of CNS Demyelination 2) What is the etiology and major symptom of myasthenia gravis? - ANSWER Disorder of neuromuscular transmission causing circulating antibodies to block ACH receptors Fluctuating weakness and fatigue better with rest 3) What is the etiology of optic neuritis? - ANSWER Inflammation of the optic...

Neuroscience EXAM 2– USA (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: ALS is more common in men or women Answer: men Q: Which is more common in women, ALS or MS Answer: MS Q: How many vestibular nuclei are there Answer: 4 on each side 8 total. Will fall Under the 4th ventrical under medulla and pons. Q: An upper motor neuron pathology within the corticospinal tract is called what Answer: ALS Q: Wha...

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...

Location for bronchial drainage to the posterior apical segment Correct Answer-On the back, above the scapula Contraindications for electrotherapy Correct Answer-Cardiac arrhythmia, osteomyelitis, and seizure disorders Part Training Correct Answer-Practice of an indicidual component or sleected component of a task Signs of ALS Correct Answer-Assymetrical, distal weakness with atrophy; facial weakness with difficulty swallowing; hyperactive tendons/reflexes Parkinsons Disease Correct ...

NURS 5334 PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 2 QUIZ | ANSWERED| LATEST VERSION. Treatment of choice for oral therapy of UTI's - TMP/SMZ for 3 days; Nitrofurantoin for 5 days Second line drugs for UTI - Ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin for 3 days Nitrofurantoin - Urinary tract antiseptic Nitrofurantoin uses - Lower UTI's; prophylaxis; recurrent lower UTI's. (not absorbed systemically: cannot be used for anything in the kidneys) Nitrofurantoin adverse effects - GI effects; pulmonar...

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multiple sclerosis - Answer Chronic, progressive, degenerative, autoimmune disorder of CNS Segmental demyelination of nerve fibers of brain and SC relapsing-remitting - Answer most common type of multiple sclerosis multiple sclerosis (clinical manifestations) - Answer § Impaired visual acuity, blurriness, diplopia § Weakness, numbness, paresthesia, fatigue