NUR 213 Chronic Disease Exam 6 – 80+ Verified Q&A | MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, Medications, Neurotransmitters, Symptom Management

This expert-reviewed exam prep document for NUR 213 Chronic Disease Exam 6 (2026) contains over 80+ graded multiple-choice questions with accurate answers, covering a comprehensive range of neurological disorders and their management. Developed for nursing students studying chronic illness management in the nervous system, the material includes disease pathophysiology, symptom identification, pharmacology, diagnostics, and nursing interventions. The content is rooted in the clinical foundations from “Understanding Pathophysiology” by Huether & McCance, and “Medical-Surgical Nursing” by Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper, and Bucher, ensuring strong alignment with BSN-level coursework and NCLEX standards. Key content areas include: Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Autoimmune demyelination of CNS, Lhermitte’s sign, bladder dysfunction, vision changes Types: relapsing-remitting, primary progressive Treatments: Beta Interferon, steroids, baclofen, Dantrium, and diagnostics like evoked potentials Parkinson’s Disease (PD): Dopamine neuron degeneration in substantia nigra, tremors, bradykinesia, cogwheel rigidity Medications: Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet), dopamine agonists (Requip, Neupro), anticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane) Medication side effects: dyskinesias, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth Alzheimer’s Disease (AD): Neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid plaques, hippocampal atrophy Stages of progression: early (forgetfulness), middle (restlessness), late (loss of verbal function) Medications: Aricept, Exelon, Namenda, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Progressive motor neuron degeneration, fasciculations, dysarthria, dyspnea Drug of choice: Riluzole (Rilutek)—slows glutamate activity; liver function monitoring required Pharmacology and Neurotransmitter Focus: Dopaminergic agents, MAO inhibitors, cholinesterase inhibitors Effects of anticholinergics, muscle relaxants, and glutamate blockers Parasympathetic vs sympathetic activity in bladder control and GI function This study material is tailored for: BSN students, especially those in med-surg and chronic care courses RN-to-BSN students managing advanced concepts in neuro nursing Accelerated nursing students and NCLEX-RN candidates targeting neuro and pharmacology sections Its clean Q&A format promotes active recall and deep understanding of neuro disorders in clinical practice. Keywords: NUR 213, chronic neurological disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, Lhermitte’s sign, Levodopa, Carbidopa, Sinemet, Beta Interferon, Baclofen, Riluzole, Namenda, Aricept, Cogentin, neurotransmitters, dopamine, acetylcholine, neuro exam review, NCLEX neuro, BSN nursing, Huether, McCance, Lewis