This quiz assesses knowledge on neurological conditions, focusing on meningitis and stroke management, including diagnosis, treatment, and post-care considerations.
Aggressive administration of antipyretics.
Antibiotics within the hour, post blood culture.
Watching and waiting---no meds are started until cultures are conclusive.
Vaccination per CDC protocol.
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Suggestive of viral infection.
Suggestive of fungal infection.
Expected in young adults.
Indicative of bacterial meningitis.
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Get a set of vital signs and do a rapid, focused neuro assessment.
Get an oxygen saturation on this patient, get O2 on him if his saturation is below 96%.
Teach the family about hand hygiene practices on your unit.
Do a complete medication review with the nurse giving report.
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Propofol (Diprivan).
Phenytoin (Dilantin).
Valproic acid (Depakote).
Lorazepam (Ativan).
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It is diagnosed on CT scan of the brain which can identify atrophy in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia.
It is diagnosed when a patient has 2 or more cardinal symptoms with asymmetrical presentation. MUST INCLUDE BRADYKINESIA
It is diagnosed as a “rule in” when patients respond appropriately to Dopamine-receptor agonists:(pramipexole (Mirapax) or ropinerole (Requip).
It is diagnosed by blood work and possibly LP where increased levels of oligoclonal bands are diagnostic.
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Brudkinski’s
Kernig’s sign
Cleopatra’s reflex
Homan’s sign
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Administration of IV calcium channel blockers.
Administration of intravenous vasodilators.
Resumption of home medications including an ACE inhibitor.
Close monitoring of BP at this time.
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The patient who has a history of depression, has aphasia and is being transferred to a rehab facility.
The patient with a history of anxiety, has apraxia, and is being transferred into home care services.
The patient with a minor stroke, inability to swallow who is transferring to home.
A patient with no history of depression, minimal language or motor deficits, who is being transferred to a short-stay rehab unit.
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Do you often get bored?
Are you basically satisfied with your life?
Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?
Do you have a lack of energy?
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Q 4 hour completion of the NIHSS scale.
HOB flat except for eating.
Maintain BP <120/80.
Restart (or start) moderate to high intensity statin therapy.
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Subcutaneous enoxaparin daily to prevent DVT and PE.
ASA for patients not receiving fibrinolytic therapy.
Fluid administration of Normal Saline at 125mL/hour
Ativan
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