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| What are the top three Ns Dx for Parkinson's Disease? |
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| 1. Maximize neuro functioning (meds/surg/Nutrition) 2. Maintain independence ADL as long as poss 3. Optimize psychosocial well being |
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| Problems typically experienced by people with Multiple Sclerosis? |
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| Insomnia, urinary frequency, dysphagia, fatigue, tingling/numbness, impotence/decreased libido, anger/depression, euphoria |
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| Fluctuating weakness of skeletal muscle, strength restored after pds of rest (esp EYES/LIDS, chewing, swallowing, speaking, breathing)--strong in AM progressive weakness throughout day to exhaustion. |
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| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) |
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| Weakness of the UPPER EXTREMITIES can begin in legs, dysarthria, dysphagia, muscle wastings, fasciculations. Facilitating communication, reduce risk aspiration, decreasing pain 2o to muscle weakness |
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| initially see subtle deterioration in memory, difficulty performing familiar tasks, a/dys/phagia, decreased judgement, problems w abstract thinking, misplacing things, rapid mood swings, dramatic personality changes, loss of initiative |
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| Death may occur from respiratory paralysis or circulatory failure, administer anti botulinum toxin via IV to slow progression but not reverse it, GI tract is purged by non Mg laxatives, enemas, etc. CARE--supportive ns interventions including REST, MAINTAIN RESPIRATORY FXN, adequate nutrition, prevention and loss of muscle mass. |
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| Causes paralysis, orthopedic abnormalities like club foot/scoliosis, eye movement abnormalities |
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| NF1 can have few or no side effects otherwise can have debilitating cosmetic and psych issues, acute pain. |
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| CT scan to diagnose head trauma--maintain adequate cerebral O2 and perfusion; MONITOR LOC and report any changes to primary health care provider, elevations in body temp can increase ICP (Incr CSF and cerebral blood vol) |
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| NEUROLOGIC EMERGENCY--rapid surgical intervention and interventions to manage increasing ICP. |
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| may have warning symptoms if the ballooning impinges on brain tissue or minor warning symptoms may result from leaking of aneurysm before a rupture... |
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| antimicrobial treatment, treat symptoms similarly to meningitis or ICP. |
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| Teach pt to avoid hot/cold stimulus, take meds, proper oral care, nutrition and stress management. |
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