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3.3 Flashcards

1
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Is there acute infarction in TIA

A

nope

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2
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therapy for noncardiogenic stroke/tia

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clopidogrel
aspirin

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3
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therapy for cardiogenic stroke/tia

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warfarin or direct oral anticoagulant

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4
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meningiomas arise from what cells

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arachnoid cap cells

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5
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where are meningiomas commonly found

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base of skull
perivenous sinuses

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6
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what is the second leading cause of death worldwide

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stroke

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7
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when do embolic strokes typically occur

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during day

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8
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when do thrombotic strokes typically occur

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at night

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9
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subdural hemorrhage is due to

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bridging veins

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10
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who is at risk for subdural hematoma

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elderly
alcoholics

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11
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are neurologic symptoms gradual or sudden in subdural hematoma

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gradual

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12
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can the bleed cross the suture line in subdural hematoma

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YES

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13
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what reflex do we commonly see in epidural hematoma

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Cushing reflex

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14
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what is Cushing reflex

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triad of HTN, bradycardia, irregular breathing

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15
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in which hematoma type does the bleed appear to be biconvex

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epidural hematoma

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16
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in which hematoma subtype do people experience a thunderclap headache

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subarachnoid

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17
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AVM increases risk of

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subarachnoid hematoma

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18
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what might you see on LP for subarachnoid hematoma

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xanthochromia

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19
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what is a mycotic aneurysm due to

A

bacteria

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20
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what is typically a secondary phenomenon from subarachnoid hemorrhage

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intraventricular hemorrhage

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21
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what brain tumor is most commonly found in kids

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astrocytoma

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22
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what brain tumor is most commonly found in adults

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glioblastoma

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23
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what is the most aggressive brain tumor

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glioblastoma

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24
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what 2 viruses increase risk of glioblastoma

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HHV-6
cytomegalovirus

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25
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what do we call a glioblastoma that crosses the corpus callosum

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butterfly glioma

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26
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what virus is positive in 90% of cases of CNS lymphoma

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Epstein-Barr virus

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27
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myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which one develops antibodies to

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acetylcholine

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28
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in what population of people is myasthenia gravis more common

A

young women
older men

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29
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what type of hypersensitivity reaction is myasthenia gravis

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type 2

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30
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myasthenia gravis has a strong association with

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abnormal thymus gland

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31
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what are the two main manifestations of myasthenia gravis

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ocular weakness
generalized weakness worsened with repeated use

32
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what are typically the PRESENTING symptoms (first symptoms) of myasthenia gravis

A

diplopia
ptosis

33
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what is spared in myasthenia gravis

34
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when does muscle weakness worsen in myasthenia gravis (this is so important)

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with activity – worsens throughout the day

35
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when does muscle weakness worsen in myasthenia gravis (this is so important)

A

with activity – worsens throughout the day

36
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what is typically preserved in myasthenia gravis besides pupils

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sensation
deep tendon reflexes

37
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what should be done in all patients with myasthenia gravis to detect thymus gland abnormalities

A

chest imaging

38
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what test can be performed in myasthenia gravis

A

ice pack test

39
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what two tests are more accurate for myasthenia gravis

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repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS)
single fiber electromyography (SFEMG)

40
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block in CSF pathway

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obstructive hydrocephalus

41
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impaired absorption of CSF

A

communicating hydrocephalus

42
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triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus

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gait disturbance (wobbly)
urinary incontinence (wet)
cognitive dysfunction/dementia (wacky)

43
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what type of gait do people with normal pressure hydrocephalus typically have

A

wide-based shuffling gait –> magnetic gait!!!!

44
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treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus

A

ventriculoperitoneal shunt

45
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Skull has a set volume and pressure for what 3 things

A

brain volume
CSF
intracranial venous and arterial blood

46
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localized collection of pus in the parenchyma of the brain

A

brain abscess

47
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important risk factor for brain abscess

A

immunocompromised

48
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which lobes are most likely to be affected in brain abscess

A

frontal
temporal

49
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which type of glaucoma is an emergency

A

ACUTE NARROW angle closure glaucoma

50
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which type of glaucoma is painful

A

acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

51
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are people who are farsighted or near-sighted at increased risk of developing acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

A

farsighted (hyperopes)

52
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is eye pain unilateral or bilateral in acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

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unilateral

53
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what type of vision do people with acute narrow angle closure glaucoma typically have

A

tunnel vision (halos around lights and peripheral vision)

54
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what will you see on fundoscopy for acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

A

optic disc cupping or blurring of optic nerve

55
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on tonometry, what would you expect for the pressure in acute narrow angle closure glaucoma

56
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do you see hypotension or hypertension in AAA

A

hypotension

57
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is chronic open angle glaucoma painless or painful

58
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what is papilledema

A

optic nerve swelling

59
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acute inflammatory demyelination of the optic nerve

A

optic neuritis

60
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what is the most common cause of optic neuritis

A

multiple sclerosis

61
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what medication is a common cause of optic neuritis

A

ethambutol

62
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is optic neuritis painful or painless

63
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because multiple sclerosis is a common cause of optic neuritis, what might we see in regards to the pupil

A

Marcus gunn pupil

64
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brodman area for Wernicke

A

brodman 22

65
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what lobe is affected in wernickes aphasia

66
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what lobe is affected in Broca’s aphasia

67
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brodmann areas or Broca’s aphasia

68
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what disease are AVMs commonly associated with

A

Osler-Weber-Rendu disease

69
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what lobes are affected in posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

A

posterior occipital parietal lobes

70
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how does PRES commonly present

71
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is the headache in PRES responsive to therapy

72
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when do you perform carotid endarterectomy

A

70-99% stenosed

73
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what nerve is affected in Bell’s palsy

A

facial nerve/CN7

74
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what virus is the most common cause of Bell’s palsy

75
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eye on the affected side moves laterally and superiorly when eye closure is attempted

A

Bell phenomenon seen in Bell’s palsy

Unit 3 Disease Charts (7 decks)

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