Stratford University Nursing Care Questions Discussion
Question Description
1. Describe the blood-brain barrier
2. Describe the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease.
3. Describe the mechanism of action of the dopaminergic medications to treat Parkinson’s. How do these medications reduce symptoms? Is there a cure for Parkinson’s.
4. Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease.
5. Describe the mechanism of action of the drugs for cognitive impairment (page 193). How do these medications achieve a therapeutic effect in Alzheimer’s disease.
6. Describe the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis.
7. Describe the mechanism of action of the disease-modifying drugs used to treat MS.
8. Discuss 3 major nursing implications to medication used to treat MS and how these would be attended to.
9. Describe the 5 ways in which antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) work to reduce seizures.
10. Discuss two teaching points for a patient that is starting phenytoin.
11. How do centrally acting muscle relaxants work to relieve spasticity?
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