Tbi's And Related Medication

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This is a quiz that will test a persons knowledge of TBI medication and its effects.

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1.

Which of the following are stages of treatment for TBI's.
- A.
  
  Acute: to stabilize the patient immediately after the injury
- B.
  
  Subacute: to rehabilitate and return the patient to the community;
- C.
  
  Chronic: to continue rehabilitation and treat the long-term impairments.
- D.
  
  Both A & B
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

Which is the neurological scale which aims to give a reliable, objective way of recording the conscious state of a person, for initial as well as continuing assessment?
- A.
  
  The Glasgow Coma Scale
- B.
  
  American Injury Association (AIA) Impairment Scale
3.

Which diverse group of pharmaceuticals is used in the treatment of epileptic seizures?
- A.
  
  Antidepressant
- B.
  
  Anticonvulsants
- C.
  
  Osmotic diuretics
- D.
  
  Stimulants
4.

Antispasticity Medications are used to?
- A.
  
  Reduce painful cramping and detrimental muscle tightening
- B.
  
  Reduce intracranial pressure
5.

Which drugs below would be considered Anitdepressants? Check all that apply:
- A.
  
  Pergolide (Permax)
- B.
  
  Paroxetine (Paxil)
- C.
  
  Risperdal (Pisperidone)
6.

Medications that may help increase alertness and some aspects of cognitive functioning in patients with brain are called?
- A.
  
  Electrolytes
- B.
  
  Psychotropic Medication
- C.
  
  Stimulants
- D.
  
  Barbiturates
7.

Which medicines are used to help prevent early seizures in head injury? Select all that apply:
- A.
  
  Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- B.
  
  Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- C.
  
  Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- D.
  
  Mannitol (Osmitrol, Resectisol)
- E.
  
  Clonanzepam (Klonopin)
8.

Calcium Channel Blockers typically do the following:
- A.
  
  Disrupt the calcium (Ca2+) conduction of calcium channels
- B.
  
  Improve efficacy of calcium channels
9.

Examples of anti-Parkinson's medications include:
- A.
  
  Aricept and Exelon
- B.
  
  Ritalin and Provigil
- C.
  
  Sinemet and Symmetrel
10.

An antidepressant can take up to __________ before a noticeable change occurs.
- A.
  
  3-8 days
- B.
  
  3-8 weeks
11.

_____________ has been demonstrated to improve outcomes of patients with traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages?
- A.
  
  Tegratol
- B.
  
  Nimodipine
- C.
  
  Barbiturates
- D.
  
  Ritalin
12.

Examples of anticonvulsant medication(s) include?
- A.
  
  Tegretol
- B.
  
  Neurontin
- C.
  
  Risperdal
13.

SSRI’s is an acronym for?
- A.
  
  Selective spasticity reuptake impluse
- B.
  
  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
14.

These agents may increase alertness in patients with brain injury; also may help in occasional patients with Posttraumatic Parkinsonism:
- A.
  
  Dopamine agonist
- B.
  
  Antianxietal agonist
- C.
  
  Anticonvulsants
15.

The most secondary trauma induced brain insults are?
- A.
  
  Hypotension and hypoxia
- B.
  
  Posttraumatic amnesia & stress
16.

The inability to lay down new memories after a head injury is labeled?
- A.
  
  Posttraumatic amnesia
- B.
  
  Posttraumatic stress disorder
17.

_____________ medications, such as aspirin, raise the risk of intracranial bleeding with even trivial head injuries?
- A.
  
  SSRi's
- B.
  
  Anticoagulants and antiplatelet
- C.
  
  Anticonvulsants
18.

Agents that are used to reduce intracranial pressure are called?
- A.
  
  Osmotic diuretics
- B.
  
  Stimulants
- C.
  
  Antiparkinson agents
19.

A medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease that is being studied for possible benefit after TBI is _____________?
- A.
  
  Aricept
- B.
  
  Ritalin
- C.
  
  Permax
20.

Which medications are preferred for debilitating muscle spasms?
- A.
  
  Dantrolene
- B.
  
  Diazepam
- C.
  
  Tizanidine
- D.
  
  Baclofen