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spinal shock
9.
It is a symptom of autonomic
dysreflexia.
Bladder distention is one of the
most common causes.
Every 2 hours.
Neuroleptics. Parkinson-like
side-effects can be seen with
perphenazine (Trilafon),
chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
reserpine, haloperidol (Haldol),
metoclopramide (Reglan)
Resting tremor.
hyperventilate, maintain
hypovolemia (fluid restrict),
elevate the head of the bed to 30
degrees, and consider mannitol
500 mL of a 20% solution.
An increase in intracranial
pressure.
Left.
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A trauma victim is brought into the ER
following a MVA. A physician
diagnoses a C-4 fracture and suddenly
the patient’s BP drops and his pulse
slows. What could be a possible cause
for these symptoms?
Myasthenia Gravis.
Parkinson’s is a progressive
disease of which there is no
known cure at present.
Homonymous hemianopsia,
blindness in half of the visual
field. Patients who experience
this often ignore what is in the
half of the visual field that is
absent.
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What are some of the symptoms of
levodopa toxicity?
Delusions or hallucinations.
The hypothalamus.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Hypoxia
Bladder distention.
Prone, because
hyperextension places the
most strain on the spine.
Log rolling
Two.
Spinal shock.
Sudden severe
hypertension, a pounding
headache, “goosebumps”,
and profuse sweating.
Memory loss.
Increasing ICP.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High.
Palpation, headaches,
tachycardia, dyspnea,
hypertension and anxiety.
The tongue.