NR 325 QUIZ 4 (LATEST 2025) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
ALS
degenerative nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
(unknown cause)
s/s of ALS
gradual onset of muscle weakness, slurred speech, fatigue,
muscle atrophy, dysphagia
medications for ALS
baclofen (lioresal), diazepam (valium), muscle relaxers
care of ALS patients
respiratory (intubation, suctioning, CPAP), communication,
swallow reflex, AD
Parkinson's disease
, dec. levels of dopamine caused by the destruction of cells (in
basal ganglia) = affects transmission of impulses
s/s of Parkinson's disease
tremors, rigidity (expressionless face), bradykinesia, shuffling
gait, pill rolling
diagnosis of Parkinson's
based on s/s, MRI
management of Parkinson's
exercise, ROM, meds
medication for Parkinson's
carbidopa/levodopa
myasthenia gravis (MG)
VERIFIED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
ALS
degenerative nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
(unknown cause)
s/s of ALS
gradual onset of muscle weakness, slurred speech, fatigue,
muscle atrophy, dysphagia
medications for ALS
baclofen (lioresal), diazepam (valium), muscle relaxers
care of ALS patients
respiratory (intubation, suctioning, CPAP), communication,
swallow reflex, AD
Parkinson's disease
, dec. levels of dopamine caused by the destruction of cells (in
basal ganglia) = affects transmission of impulses
s/s of Parkinson's disease
tremors, rigidity (expressionless face), bradykinesia, shuffling
gait, pill rolling
diagnosis of Parkinson's
based on s/s, MRI
management of Parkinson's
exercise, ROM, meds
medication for Parkinson's
carbidopa/levodopa
myasthenia gravis (MG)
