2.3 - 2.4. Neuropathology and CSF studies Flashcards
1
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Used in investigating for infection and inflammation
A
CSF studies
2
Q
Sites of lumbar puncture
A
L3-L4 or L4-L5
3
Q
Obtaining pressure measurements and a sample of the CSF for cellular, cytologic, chemical and bacteriologic exination
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Lumbar puncture
4
Q
Normal CSF Cells? Proteins? Glucose? Others?
A
Cells - acellular or at least WBC
5
Q
Pathological examination of sections of the brain, spine, nerves and muscle tissue
A
Neuropathology
6
Q
Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with Bacterial infection? a. N or few RBC B. Increased IgG C. Protein 100-1000 D. WBC > 50/mm3
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D. WBC >50/mm3
7
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Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with SAH? a. RBC >500/mm3 B. Increased IgG C. Markedly decreased glucose D. WBC > 50/mm3
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A.RBC > 500/mm3
8
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Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with MS? a. Xantachromic B. Increased IgG fraction C. Protein 100-1000 D. WBC > 50/mm3
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B. Increase IgG fraction
9
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Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with ICH/trauma? a. N or few RBC B. Increased IgG C. Increased Pressure D. 20-250 mg glucose
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c. Increased pressure
10
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Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with TB?
a. Xantachromic
B. Increased IgG fraction
C. Glucose 50/mm3
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C. Glucose
11
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Which of the ff changes will you expect to see in a pt diagnosed with meningeal cancer? a. N or few RBC B. Normal protein C. Increased Pressure D. Neoplastic cells in CSF
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D. Neoplastic cells in CSF
