Meningismus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears --Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; bacteria invade leptomeninges; accumulation of inflammatory exudate can result in obstructive hydrocephalus Meningitis & Encephalitis CM CORRECT ANSWER headache, fever, stiff neck (meningismus), and...

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ICD - Answer-international classification of diseases ptosis - Answer-is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. The drooping may be worse after being awake longer when the individual's muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to the condition amblyopia. Hypoesthesia - Answer-is a common side effect of various medical conditions which manifests as a reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory ...

S. pyogenes RF- follows what and what is cause? pharyngitis-- T2HSr S. pyogenes ASGN- follows what and what is cause? impetigo --> T3HSR CO poisoning BG cerebellum hippocampus MOA of methyldopa false nt--> acts as partial agonist at alpha 2--> centrally acting MOA and SE of azathioprine? precursor of 6-mercaptopurine inhibits lymphocyte proliferation by blocking nucleotide synthesis SE: leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia **DEGRADED BY Xanthine oxi...

Cytomegalovirus correct answerspresents similarly to infectious mono in immunocompromised hosts--mono in older people Advanced HIV (CD4 <50) DX: serology, PCR +/- biopsy TX: ganciclovir Pneumocytosis correct answerspneumocytosis jiroveci (PCP) Common in AIDS (CD4 <200) Most common opportunistic infections in AIDS pts Sxs: fever, dyspnea, tachypnea, non prod cough, exam not c/w degree of hypoxia Dx: CXR interstitial infiltrates, sputum for direct flourescent ab test Tx: T...

A patient has a saccular aneurysm. What term can the nurse use to describe this type of aneurysm? correct answers Berry A nurse is teaching the staff about classic cerebral concussions. Which information should the nurse include? A classic cerebral concussion is defined as a temporary axonal disturbance with loss of consciousness lasting less than: correct answers 6 hours In classic cerebral concussion, consciousness is lost for up to 6 hours. During the assessment of a patient with men...

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CPHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Exam 62 Questions with Verified Answers Cell cycle Specific Agents - CORRECT ANSWER Plant Alkaloids and Antimetabolites Plant Alkaloids - CORRECT ANSWER Etoposide (VP 16) Tenoposide (VM 26) Paclitaxel Docetaxel Topotecan Irinotecan Vincristine Vinblastine Vinorelbeline Antimetabolites - CORRECT ANSWER Mercaptopurine Thioguanine 5 Fluorouriacil Gemcitabine Fludarabine Cladribine Nelarabine Clofarabine Cytarabine Hydroxyurea Methotrexate...

Trina Pullman is a 24-year old female with a history of hypothyroidism, with a 3-month history of persistent vomiting, followed by the gastroenterology service, thought to have gastritis based on the upper endoscopy report. She continued to have vomiting and weight loss, presented to the emergency department, found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and thin. Her serum labs demonstrated hyponatremia, normal potassium levels, and a random cortisol level that was very low. Thyroid stimulating hor...