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Nursing Care of Patients with PNS Disorders

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complications with MG that cause a cholingergic crisis   not enough medication  
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complications and GBS and respiratory involvement   fatigue and paralysis of the respiratory muscles lead to insufficient respiratory effort, can result in pneumonia  
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what lab test would you order for respiratory function with GBS   Pulmonary function testing  
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baclofen side effects and nursing implications   CNS depression, n, c, avoid operating machinery or driving until effects are known, monitor for respiratory depression  
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trigeminal neuralgia   affects only the sensory portion of the nerve; sudden jabbing pain (5th cranial nerve)  
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bells palsy   Loss of motor control typically occurs on one side of the face; pain behind the ear may precede the onset of paralysis (7th cranial nerve)  
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another name for ALS   Lou Gehrig’s disease  
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anticonvulsants treat what?   nerve pain, i.e. pheynotoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), gabapentin (neurontin)  
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which med increases blood glucose   Prednisone (a glucocorticoid)  
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atropine is antidote for what medication class   cholinesterase inhibitors  
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how many cranial nerves are there   12 pairs  
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plasmapheresis   the goal is to remove antibodies through plasma exchange, suppressing the immune response and inflammation  
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plasmapheresis preprocedure nursing care   assess baseline vs, weight, CBC, platelet count, and clotting studies; check blood type and crossmatch  
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pathophysiology of MS   Degeneration of myelin sheath; inflamed nerves; slowed or blocked nerve impulses  
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MS exacerbations due to   stress or illness  
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MS S/S   muscle weakness, numbness, intense fatigue, muscle spasticity, bowel or bladder dysfunction, paralysis, difficulty with concentration, forgetfulness, diplopia, blurred vision, vertigo, ataxia, constipation, sexual dysfunction, anger, depression, euphoria  
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MS therapeutic measures   steroids such as adrenocorticotropic hormone and prednisone to decrease inflammation and edema of the neurons; dilantin and tegretol to relieve nerve pain  
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MS rehabilitation after an acute episode   physical, speech, and occupational therapies  
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Teaching and myasthenia gravis   energy conservation, schedule activities when meds are at peak level, proper nutrition, s/s of crisis conditions, rest periods, avoid people with infections and exposure to cold  
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S/S of GBS   3 stages: abrupt and rapid onset of muscle weakness and paralysis, with little or no muscle atrophy (24 hours to 3 weeks); s/s most severe but progression stops (2to 14 days); symptoms slowly improve (6 to 24 months)  
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Treatment for trigeminal neuralgia   Dilantin, nerontin, and tegretol for nerve pain; baclofen and clonazepam may also be effective in controlling symptoms; alcohol injection; nerve block, surgery, radio-frequency ablation, or gamma knife radiosurgery  
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Treatment for Bell’s palsy   prevention of complications; Prednisone to decrease inflammation; analgesics for pain; antivirals; moist heat and gentle massage; facial sling  
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Thymectomy and what disorder   used to treat MG; decreases production of Ach receptor antibodies which decreases symptoms in most patients  
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Treatment for MS   interferon therapy with beta-interferons such as Betaseron or Avonex may reduce exacerbations and delay disability  
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Eye care for Bells palsy   administer eye drops or eye ointment; teach patient to use a patch over the affected eye; advise patient to wear glasses or goggles especially when outside or in areas with particles in the air ( all interventions to protect the eye)  
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