Seizures and epilepsy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 3: NSG3250/ NSG 3250 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Cerebral Aneurysm; Assessment, Diagnosis, Medical Management, Nurs- ing Intervention/Diagnosis Answer: Assessment •Same as Stroke Diagnosis •CT / MRI Brain/Head/Neck •CT Angiography Medical Management •Locate Aneurysm •Surgery •Monitor for growth or changes with serial CTs or MRIs Nursing Interventions/Nursing Diagnoses •If surgery-post...

Seizure disorder (epilepsy) Patho: Normally there is a balance of stimulation and inhibition stimuli within the brain. Seizure activity occurs when too much excitation or too little inhibition causes a group of brain neurons to discharge excessively or randomly. Generalized seizures occur when both sides of the brain are affected. Partial seizures occur when only one side of the brain is affected. A partial seizure may spread to produce a secondary generalized seizure. Phases of a seizure...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client has been prescribed pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. The nurse would be alert for the development of which adverse reaction following the administration? A) Seizure disorder B) Reduction of visual acuity C) Abdominal discomfort D) Cardiac arrhythmias Answer: D Rationale: The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias as a general adverse reaction in the client. Seizure disorder, reduction of ...

CMS II EXAM 9 (37-41) COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. seizure transient disturbance of cerebral function What causes seizures in the brain? abnormal paroxysmal neuronal discharges Brainpower Read More Abnormal paroxysmal discharges are caused by either __________ excitation via __(NT)__ or ________ inhibition via __(NT)__ increased; glutamate decreased; GABA epilepsy disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures To be dx with epilepsy, a PT must have what? a...

Seizures and Epilepsy: Seizure precautions During a seizure: Position client on the floor and provide a patent airway, turn client to side and loosen restrictive clothing Cancer treatment options: Protective Isolation (999) If WBC drops below 1,000, place the client in a private room and initiate neutropenic precautions. - Have client remain in his room unless be needs to leave for a diagnostic procedure, in case of transport place a mask on him - Protect from possible sources of infe...

Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? - Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? - 2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? - Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? - 5-Alpha reductase inibitors How do you tx HSP? - GCCs, but no specific tx is available Analgesics Bed rest Monitor bp Are febrile seizures genetic? - Yes What is the incidence of febrile seizures, and how many people have another convulsion? - Inc...

Where is the hippocampus located? - Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? - Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes - Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by needle thru the cheek in the ambient cistern with the help of an X-ray T...

Exam 4: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Hyperthyroidism Findings Answer: Low TSH High T3 High T4 Hyperactivity Tremors Q: What to do if a patient with myxedema has chest pain Answer: Do a pain assessment Q: What med is contraindicated for Alzheimer's disease and renal failure? Answer: Memantine Q: Why is a patient given Carbidopa AND Levodopa? Answer: Prevents premature metabolism Q: E...

ATI Adult Med-Surg Retake 1 Flashcards ADULT MED SURG ATI Seizures and Epilepsy: Seizure precautions (62) - ANSWER-During a seizure: Position client on the floor and provide a patent airway, turn client to side and loosen restrictive clothing Cancer treatment options: Protective Isolation (999) - ANSWER-If WBC drops below 1,000, place the client in a private room and initiate neutropenic precautions. - Have client remain in his room unless be needs to leave for a diagnostic procedure,...

MED SURG 2 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 16 1. While the nurse is transporting a patient on a stretcher to the radiology department, the patient begins having a tonic-clonic seizure.Which actionshould the nurse take Insert an oral airway during the seizure to maintain a patent airway. Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury during the seizure. Time and observe and record the details of the seizure and postictal state. Avoid touching the patient ...