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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Assessment

Assessment

Ascending Paralysis

Which of the following clinical features is most commonly seen in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

Muscle Weakness

Paresthesias (Pins and Needles)

Which of the following neurological symptoms is most commonly seen in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

Diplopia

During an eye exam, which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Difficulty Speaking

Which of the following clinical features is typically seen in patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Dysphagia

Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Labile Blood Pressure

Which of the following vital sign changes is most likely to be seen in patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Loss of Bowel and Bladder Control

Which of the following clinical features is typically seen in Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Considerations

Aggressive Airway Management

Which of the following is most likely indicated in patients with severe Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

Myasthenia Gravis Assessment

Weakness with Muscle Use

Which of the following is most likely present in a patient with myasthenia gravis?

Ptosis

Fatigue

Complications

Cholinergic Crisis

What is a complication of overmedicating a patient with myasthenia gravis?

Overmedicated

Which of the following is most likely to contribute to a cholinergic crisis in a patient with myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenic Crisis

In a patient with myasthenia gravis, which of the following is most likely a complication resulting from surgery?

Not Enough Medication

Which of the following is the most likely etiology of a myasthenic crisis?

Respiratory Muscle Paralysis

Which of the following is the most likely complication of a myasthenic crisis?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Progressive Muscle Weakness

Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Systemic Muscle Wasting

Fasciculations

Spasticity

Riluzole (Rilutek)

Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Moderate Exercise

Which of the following is an important consideration for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

No Cognitive Decline

Respiratory Support

Palliative Care

Sciatica

Cause

Compression or Damage to Sciatic Nerve

During your assessment of a patient with Sciatica which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Herniated Disc

Shooting Pain

Lower Back Down to Thigh

Pain in which of the following body parts is most likely associated with Sciatica?

Interventions

Anti-Inflammatories

Which of the following drug classes is associated with Sciatica treatment?

Steroid Injections

Which of the following is a management strategy for patients with Sciatica?

IDET (Intradiscal Electrothermoplasty)

Which of the following is most likely indicated in Sciatica?

Straight-leg Raising Test

Which of the following tests is most likely associated with Sciatica?

Autonomic Dysreflexia

Injury Above T6

What best describes the location of spinal cord injury associated with autonomic dysreflexia?

Paroxysmal Hypertension

Which of the following is most likely a clinical feature of autonomic dysreflexia?

Bradycardia

Diaphoresis

Flushing Above Lesion

Piloerection

Nasal Congestion

Headache

Elevate Head of Bed

Which position is indicated in the management of autonomic dysreflexia?

Remove Noxious Stimuli

What is important to do when managing autonomic dysreflexia?

Essential Tremor

Most Common Tremor in Adults

Which of the following is true about essential tremor?&nbsp;

Often Familial&nbsp;

Which of the following is true about Essential Tremor?&nbsp;

Typically Affects Bilateral Upper Extremities

Which of the following is true about Essential Tremor?<br>&nbsp;

More Apparent With Goal-Directed Movements Such as Using Eating Utensils

Less Apparent With Relaxation and Alcohol

Which of the following is true about Essential Tremor?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beta Blockers

Which of the following drug classes may be prescribed to relieve symptoms of patients with Essential Tremor?&nbsp;

Epidemiology

Clinical Manifestations

Management

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