Bonita Gordon – Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Bonita Gordon – Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Bonita Gordon – Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Management Strategies for:

Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson’s Disease
Guillain-BarrÃ© Syndrome
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders remain the nation’s leading cause of disability. They are devastating and costly. There is a need to provide early diagnosis and apply effective therapies for these disorders. Join expert, Bonita Gordon, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CNRN, and gain new insights into the pathophysiologic changes, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic studies for each of these disorders. Learn the latest in innovative medications that are geared to slow or stop the disorder progression.

Through an engaging presentation style and enlightening case studies, Bonita will enhance your knowledge regarding current practice issues. The evidence-based content is valuable to all healthcare providers caring for patients with neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.

OUTLINE

Multiple Sclerosis

Four Classifications of MS
Look for the Oligoclonal Bands
ABCs of Medication Management
- Immunomodulating disease-modifying agents
- Corticosteroids
- Antispasmotic
- Anticholinergic
- Antiviral
- CNS stimulant
- Antiepileptic
- Antidepressant
- Beta blocker
- Natalizumab
Manage the Symptoms
- Optic neuritis
- Fatigue
- Ataxia

Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

Staging the Disease
Disease-Specific Treatment
- Drug therapy to slow the progression
- Treatment of behavioral manifestations
Provide a Therapeutic Environment
- Participate in activities of daily living
- Monitor and protect from injury
- Community resources
- Caregiver stress

Myasthenia Gravis

Neuromuscular Junction Disorder
- Autoimmune process
- Reduced acetyl-choline receptor sites
Doing the Edrophonium Test
- Evaluate response to edrophonium (telsilon)
- Short-acting anticholinesterase inhibitor
- Increase neurotransmission
Pathways to Recovery
- Medications – anticholinesterase inhibitors, corticosteroids, immunosppressive agents
- Thymectomy
- Plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin

Parkinson’s Disease

Degeneration of Substantia Nigra
- Basal ganglia degeneration
- Deficiency of dopamine
Know the Symptoms -T-R-A-P
- Tremors – resting
- Rigidity – cogwheel jerking
- Akinesia – bradykinesia
- Posture – stooped, shuffling gait
Treatment Options
- Medications – dopaminergics, anticholinergics, dopamine agonist, MAO-B inhibitor, COMT inhibitors, antiviral
- Neuroprotective agents
- Deep brain stimulation

Guillain-BarrÃ© Syndrome

Syndrome Variants
- Ascending
- Pure-motor
- Descending
- Miller-Fisher Syndrome
Treatment Options
- Plasmapheresis
- Intravenous immunoglobulin

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Degeneration of Motor Neurons
- Excitotoxic damage
- Defect in transport proteins
Slow and Progressive Weakness
- Muscle atrophy
- Paralysis
- Respiratory failure
- Death
Symptom Management
Alternatives
- Megadose vitamin
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Wheat germ
- Snake venom
- Bee pollen

OBJECTIVES

Explain the appropriate medication management in the care of the multiple sclerosis patient.
Compare the latest options to manage the various symptoms of the multiple sclerosis patient.
Illustrate how to provide a therapeutic environment for the Alzheimer’s disease patient.
Explain the latest drug therapy options available to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagram the pathways to recovery for the patient with myasthenia gravis.
Analyze treatment considerations for the patient with Parkinson’s disease.
Contrast the syndrome variants for the patient with Guillain-BarrÃ© Syndrome.
Develop symptomatic management for the patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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