Clinical pce - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, car...

A 63-year-old white man (body mass index [BMI] 32 kg/m2 ) with no known allergies presents to the medication management clinic for a cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction assessment. His blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg averaged over two separate readings and heart rate is 72 beats/minute. He denies tobacco use. Laboratory tests show potassium (K) 4.3 mEq/L, serum creatinine (SCr) 0.89 mg/ dL, hemoglobin A1C (A1C) 7.1%, total cholesterol (TC) 175 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) 42 m...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, cardiac disease, d...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Hemorrhagic stroke Rx - ANSWER surgery to stop bleed better long term prognosis for recovery of function (than ischemic) ABCD score - ANSWER For prediction of progression and risk of recurrence A= age B = blood pressure C= clinical features (hemiplegia, speech problems) D= duration TIA - ANSWER transient blockage of circulation, mild S/S, resolves usually w/in 24 hours, huge recurrence (80% within a year), can results in lasting dama...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers What is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? - ANSWER Previous stroke or TIA Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/tearing of axons in areas ...

PCE Studying Questions with Complete Solutions Neurapraxia - ANSWER Injury to nerve that causes a transient loss of function (conduction block ischemia); nerve dysfunction may be rapidly reversed or persist a few weeks, e.g., compression. Axonotmesis - ANSWER Injury to nerve interrupting the axon and causing loss of function and Wallerian degeneration distal to the lesion; with no disruption of the endoneurium, regeneration is possible, e.g., crush injury. Neuro...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers What is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? - ANSWER Previous stroke or TIA Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/t...

PCE Studying Questions with Complete Solutions Neurapraxia - ANSWER Injury to nerve that causes a transient loss of function (conduction block ischemia); nerve dysfunction may be rapidly reversed or persist a few weeks, e.g., compression. Axonotmesis - ANSWER Injury to nerve interrupting the axon and causing loss of function and Wallerian degeneration distal to the lesion; with no disruption of the endoneurium, regeneration is possible, e.g., crush injury. Neurotmesis - ANSWER Cutting ...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/tearing of axons in areas of density change (grey -> white matter), what type of force to the head causes this type of...

Poison Prevention Packaging Act- place ORAL (only) Rx meds in child-resistant safety containers. What are the exceptions? - ANSWER - Nitroglycerin SL tab - Erythromycin ethylsuccinate granules for oral suspension - colestipol powder (Colestid- BAS) - oral contraceptives in manufacturer's memory-aid dispenser packages - Doctor or patient may request a non-complying container (keep documentation if that occurs) erythromycin oral counseling - ANSWER Base, PCE or stearate dosage forms shoul...