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1. Alzheimer’s disease is a rapid, reversible brain disease. t/f a. False—slow, progressive, irreversible 2. The patient can eat solid foods for up to 2 hours before their procedure/surgery. t/f a. False—6-8 hours of NPO before a procedure 3. What are the cardinal signs of PD? a. Tremors b. Muscle rigidity c. Shuffling gait/postural instability d. Bradykinesia 4. In the severe stages of PD, the pts arms are affected, shuffling gate and they have a mask-like face. t/f a. False—in the mild stage this occurs 5. With migraines, if an aura is present, it includes visual changes, flashing lights, colors? t/f a. True 6. Generalized seizures involve both cerebral hemispheres. t/f a. True 7. In the ictal phase of a seizure, what should the nurse do first? a. Maintain the airway by turning the pt on their side. 8. What is the preferred medication to admin during a seizure? a. Lorazepam