Additional Neuro Diagnoses

Question 1

Neurological disorder characterized by a buildup of CSF in the brain’s ventricles.

Answer 1

iNPH

Question 2

iNPH is potentially reversable with what treatment?

Answer 2

Shunt surgery

Question 3

iNPH is related to an imbalance between ___ formation and removal.

Answer 3

CSF

Question 4

What two diagnostic tests are used for iNPH?

Answer 4

Lumbar infusion study
PC-MRI

Question 5

What two physical impairments associated with iNPH

Answer 5

Gait and balance

Question 6

T/F urinary incontinence is a symptom of iNPH

Answer 6

True

Question 7

5 cognitive changes associated with iNPH:

Answer 7

Slower information processing
Slower psychomotor speed
Executive functioning
Attention and working memory
Apathy

Question 8

What does iNPH stand for?

Answer 8

Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Question 9

iNPH is typically seen in YOUNGER/OLDER adults

Answer 9

Older

Question 10

What are the three hallmark signs of iNPH?

Answer 10

Gait and balance impairments
Cognitive impairment
Urinary incontinence

Question 11

What is the role of a shunt?

Answer 11

In implanted device that diverts CSF from the ventricles in the brain to another region of the body where it will be absorbed.

Question 12

What percentage of shunt placements have complications?

Answer 12

38%

Question 13

Response to a 40-50 mL high-volume lumbar tap suggests a potential benefit to _______.

Answer 13

Shunting

Question 14

What is the most common benign tumor?

Answer 14

Meningioma

Question 15

What are the most common tumors in adults?

Answer 15

Astrocytoma

Question 16

What is also referred to as a grade IV astrocytoma?

Answer 16

Glioblastoma

Question 17

Three diagnostic methods for brain tumors:

Answer 17

Neurological exam
Imaging
Biopsy

Question 18

4 types of seizures:

Answer 18

Tonic-clonic seizure
Absence seizure
Simple partial seizure
Complex partial seizure