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Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Nervous System

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What infections can cause meningitis?   show
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What are the causes of meningitis?   show
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What is Brudzinskis Sign?   show
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What is Kertigs Sign?   show
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What is Opisthotonos?   show
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show *Fever *Nuchal rigidity (Neck stiffness) *N/V *Altered LOC *Photophobia *Kernigs sign *Brudzinskis sign *Opisthotonos  
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Antibiotics given for meningitis need to be able to do what?   show
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show Agents effective in reducing ICP through 1)Plasma expansion w/decrease in hematocrit and cerebral blood volume 2)draws CSF from brain into circulation  
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show HOB elevated  
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show A virus (measles, chicken pox, mumps ect..)  
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When is encephalitis more prevalent?   show
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show Cytomegalovirus Encephalitis  
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show *Visual disturbances *Tremor/ Muscle weakness *Lack of coordination *Spastic/flaccid paralysis *Convulsions  
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What medications are given to control ICP?   show
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What can be given to reduce the mortality from Herpes Simplex encephalitis from 70%-30%?   show
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show Widespread inflammation and demyelination of the peripheral nervous system. Antibodies attack the schwann cells which compose the myelin sheath. Uninsulated nerve inflames, interrupting nerve transmission.  
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What are the first symptoms of Guillian-Barre Syndrome (GBS)?   show
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show Lower extremities, then move upward  
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How does remyelination occur in GBS?   show
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show If the abscess is encapsulated and antimicrobial therapy cant reach it.  
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