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Nervous/Sensory
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Question | Answer |
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Bradykinesia | slowness of movement |
Tremor | shaking |
Vertigo | dizziness |
Stupor | difficult to wake up or arouse |
Dystonia | involuntary muscle spasms to the face, tongue, back and neck |
Meningitis, or Encephalitis | inflammation that affect the central CNS |
Stimulants | drugs that make the nervous system work faster (Ritalin) |
Narcotic Analgesics | med that relieve pain and can result in physical dependence |
Tardive Dyskinesia | movements of the face, trunk, and limbs as a result of months or years on anti-psychotic drugs |
EPS Extra-pyramidal Symptoms | a group of symptoms related to anti psychotics |
Akathisia | motor restlessness that can accour after starting an anti psychotic med |
Seizures are treated with meds known as anticonvulsants | Dilantin, Depakote, Tegretol |
A side effect of Dilantin is | Gingival Hyperplasia |
People taking Anticonvulsants should | watched for toxicity |
Depakote and Tegretol | are also mood stabilizers not just used for seizures |
Ataxia | staggering gait |
Diastat gel | rectal seizures important to watch resp. after administering. If lower than 12 resp. then call nurse |
Olfactory cells in the nasal cavity | help us to smell and taste |
MAO inhibitors need to avoid foods with | tyramine, such as alcohol and cheese |
Heart medicines to treat anxiety are | Propranolol and Corard |