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1. Neurological disorders are often acute or chronic conditions. Identify two acute neurological disorders and two chronic neurological disorders and discuss the difference. what is the role of trauma and blood occlusion in your response.
2. Select and discuss 3 possible contributing factors to the development of dementia.
3. Mr. Gray, a 65-year-old man, was in an automobile accident in which he suffered a concussion. Soon after he was released, he noticed what he described as a "gray spot" in his field of vision. At first, he ignored it, thinking it would go away, but the spot seemed to darken and spread over his visual field. He didn't report any of the problems. On calling his physician, he was advised to go to the nearest hospital immediately. A detached retina was diagnosed.
After treatment, he regained most of his normal sight back. Five years later, he began having problems again. The central area of his visual field was becoming blurred, and he was losing his depth perception. An initial eye examination revealed neovascularization in both eyes.
1: Concerning the patient history and circumstances of the injury, what are the signs and symptoms related to the pathophysiology of this condition.
2: What is the treatments available for the patient.
3: What are the symptoms and signs of macular degeneration.
4: Explain the treatment available and the prognosis for recovering his normal vision.
4. Mr. Quinn, age 64 years, developed a severe several hours ago that has not responded to acetaminophen. Now his speech is slurred, and his right arm and the right side of his face feel numb. He is very anxious and is transported to the hospital. Mr. Quinn has a history of smoking and arteriosclerosis, and there is a family history of CVA and. Assessment at the hospital indicated weakness on the right side, including facial asymmetry and blood pressure of 220/110 Hg mm. A CT scan showed damaged tissue on the left side of the brain, and an angiogram indicated a narrowing of the carotid arteries and middle cerebral arteries, with occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery.
1: what is the pathophysiology related to CVA due to thrombus vs. embolus. Describe the stages in the development of atheroma.
2: Explain the predisposing factors in this case, and relate Mr. Quinn's initial signs to the pathological changes.
3: what are the treatments available after first aid for stroke patients and the patient's prognosis.
5. Mr. Nimmo, age 66, has noticed excessive fatigue, muscle aches, and weakness in his legs for some time. His hands were shaking slightly, although his wife reported that the shaking appeared to stop when he fell asleep. Some unintentional head movements were also apparent. He remembers that his grandfather died in his mid-60s after suffering for years from a condition with similar symptoms. After several tests and the elimination of some other neuromuscular conditions, a of Parkinson's disease was made for Mr. Nimmo.
1: what is the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and how it differs from other neuromuscular conditions affecting older adults.
2: what is the usual progression of the disease as the pathophysiology develops further. Indicate additional manifestations that will be noticeable.
3: Describe the complications that frequently develop, including the rationale for each and the early indications of each problem.
4: What is the treatments available to this patient.