Trigeminal Neuralgia NCLEX Questions & Flashcards

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What is the hallmark sign of Bell's palsy?

Changes in the amount of saliva and tears

Facial drooping

Severe shooting pain in one side of the face

Unilateral facial paralysis (correct)

What is the drug of choice for managing pain in a client with Bell's palsy?

Pain relievers

Corticosteroids

Artificial tears

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) (correct)

What is the nursing management for a client with seizure disorder?

Provide oral care to the unaffected side to prevent aspiration

Provide small frequent feedings of lukewarm soft foods (correct)

Encourage facial massage

Administer corticosteroids

What is the cause of Bell's palsy?

Autoimmune or infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a seizure?

An abnormal sudden excessive discharge of electrical activity within the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing management for a client with facial paralysis?

Encourage facial massage and apply alternate warm and cold compress Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical IQ range for an individual with average intelligence?

90-110 Signup and view all the answers

What is the common congenital heart defect associated with Down Syndrome?

Atrioventricular Septal Defect Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the wide space between the big and second toes in individuals with Down Syndrome?

Gold Stein Sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the faulty social skills commonly seen in children with Autism?

Faulty social skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the laboratory test used to detect Down Syndrome?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the Intellectual Disability characterized by an IQ score under 70?

Intellectual Deficient Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is commonly used for seizures in children with neurological disorders?

Haloperidol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cerebral palsy?

High birth weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial manifestation of Erb Duchenne's Paralysis?

Paralysis of affected extremity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common manifestation of neural tube defect?

Hidden tuft of hair Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Bell's Palsy?

Droopy eyes Signup and view all the answers

In children with myoclonic seizures, which reflex can be absent during diagnostic testing?

Moro reflex Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bell's Palsy

Hallmark sign is sudden facial paralysis or weakness, often affecting one side of the face.
Common treatment for pain management includes analgesics, with corticosteroids being the drug of choice.
Characterized by rapid onset and may be linked to viral infections, specifically the herpes simplex virus.

Seizure Disorders

Definition of a seizure: a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness.
Nursing management involves ensuring patient safety, providing a calm environment, and documenting the seizure episode.
Common medications for managing pediatric seizures include levetiracetam and valproic acid.

Facial Paralysis Management

Nursing management includes maintaining eye protection, facial exercises, and patient education on the condition.
Emotional support and reassurance can significantly help in coping with the effects of facial paralysis.

Intelligence and Development

Average intelligence is defined as an IQ range of 90 to 109.
Intellectual disability is characterized by an IQ score under 70.

Down Syndrome

Common congenital heart defect associated is often atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD).
The term for the wide space between the big and second toes is "sandal gap."
Laboratory test for detection includes amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) during pregnancy.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Faulty social skills often referred to as "social communication deficits" are observed in children with autism.

Cerebral Palsy and Neurological Disorders

Not all risk factors for cerebral palsy are known; certain prenatal and perinatal incidents are identified.
Initial manifestation of Erb Duchenne's Paralysis is typically an inability to abduct or externally rotate the shoulder.
A common manifestation of neural tube defects is spina bifida or anencephaly.

Myoclonic Seizures

In children with myoclonic seizures, the abdominal reflex can be absent during diagnostic testing, indicating neurological abnormalities.

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Learn about the nursing management techniques for trigeminal neuralgia, including drug treatment, surgical options, and lifestyle adjustments. Test your knowledge on providing care and support to clients with this hallmark sign and diagnostic test.