Medical-Surgical Nursing, 9th Ed., Ignatavicius & Workman, 2018 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Posterior Column (Dorsal Column)
- Ascending Pathway (Sensory)
- Proprioception
- Fine Touch
- Pressure
- Vibration Sensation
- Dorsal Root
- Fasciculus Cuneatus
- Arms
- Fasciculus Gracilis
- Lower Limbs
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Tabes Dorsalis
Multiple Sclerosis Assessment
- Nerve Fiber Demyelination
- Motor Issues
- Cerebellar Signs
- Fatigue
- Paresthesias
- Spasticity
- Urinary Incontinence
- Optic Neuritis
- Women Between 20-50 Years Old
- Relapse and Remission of Symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Wasting
- Fasciculations
- Spasticity
- Fatigue
- Riluzole (Rilutek)
- Moderate Exercise
- No Cognitive Decline
- Respiratory Support
- Palliative Care
Multiple Sclerosis Interventions
- Corticosteroids
- Interferon Beta
- Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera)
- Fingolimod (Gilenya)
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
- Natalizumab (Tysabri)
- Increase Exercise
- Identify Triggers
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Internal Body Images
- Detects Variations of Soft Tissues
- No Metal Objects
- No Pacemakers
- Contrast is Non-Iodine
- Safe During Pregnancy
- Long Procedure
- Antianxiety Medications
Atropine
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Bradycardia
- Increased Exocrine Secretions
- Smooth Muscle Spasms
- Tachycardia
- Dry Mouth
- Urinary Retention
Anticholinergics
- B.O.AT.S Acronym
- Benztropine
- Parkinson's Disease
- Oxybutynin
- Decrease bladder spasms
- Atropine
- Mydriasis and Cycloplegia
- Scopolamine
- Motion Sickness
Anticholinergics Continued
- Glycopyrrolate
- Reduces Airway Secretions
- Ulcer Treatment
- Ipratropium
- Asthma and C.O.P.D
- Dicyclomine
- Hyoscyamine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Injury Above T6
- Paroxysmal Hypertension
- Bradycardia
- Diaphoresis
- Flushing Above Lesion
- Piloerection
- Nasal Congestion
- Headache
- Elevate Head of Bed
- Remove Noxious Stimuli
Herniated Disc (Nucleus Pulposus)
- Spine Trauma
- Natural Degeneration
- Spinal Stenosis
- Pain
- Weakness
- Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
- Brace
- Medications
- Outpatient Procedures
- Surgery
CSF Lab Values: Normal
- Pressure: < 20 cm H2O
- Color/Appearance: Clear or Colorless
- Proteins: < 40 mg/dL
- Lactate Dehydrogenase: 10% of Serum Level
- Cells: 0-5 Small Lymphocytes
- Glucose: 40-70 mg/dL