What Are the Priority History Assessments for a Patient Beginning

question 16

Multiple Choice

What are the priority history assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline therapy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Agranulocytosis
• B) Seizures
• C) Sexual dysfunction
• D) Orthostatic hypotension
• E) Blurred vision

Understand the principles of neurological assessments, including motor function and coordination tests.

Recognize symptoms and signs indicative of specific neurological diseases and conditions such as Parkinson's disease, cerebellar disorders, increased intracranial pressure, and cerebrovascular accidents.

Develop skills to assess and interpret vital signs and reflexes as part of a comprehensive neurological examination.

Discriminate between normal and abnormal neurological findings across different age groups.

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Definitions:

Auscultation

Listening to the sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, for medical diagnosis.

Intercostal Space

The anatomical area between two ribs, which is significant in procedures like chest tube insertion to ensure proper placement without damaging the lungs.

Lung Cancer

A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung, leading to compromised respiratory function.

Cerebrovascular Disease

A group of conditions that affect blood flow and blood vessels in the brain, potentially leading to strokes or other brain damage.