Bio Med - Day 4c Flashcards

1
Q

_______ is a disorder of “recurrent” seizures (for example, febrile seizures are NOT _______ )

A

Epilepsy

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2
Q

______ are synchronized, high frequency neuronal firing, with a variety of forms

A

Seizures

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3
Q

What are some causes of seizures

A
Genetics
Infection
Trauma 
Congenital 
Metabolic issue
Tumors 
Stroke
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4
Q

A Partial Seizure is _______ while a Generalized Seizure is ______

A

Focal (one area of the brain)

Diffuse

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5
Q

2 types of Partial Seizures

A

Simple Partial

Complex Partial

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6
Q

5 types of Generalized Seizures

A
Absence 
Myoclonic
Tonic-Clonic
Tonic 
Atonic
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7
Q

Which is not correct regarding the febrile seizure

A. Simple Febrile Seizure has a short-duration
B. Complex febrile seizure has a long-duration
C. Lumbar Puncture is indicated if there are clinical signs of CNS infection
D. Simple Febrile seizure can lead to an increase risk of epilepsy

A

D. Simple febrile seizure can lead to an increase risk of epilepsy

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8
Q

Case study - child is daydreaming too often, inattentive, blinking, constantly at times, blank staring, lip smacking, lack of response, EEG = 3/second spike and wave discharge. What is the issue: _________

A

This child has Absence Seizure Disorder

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9
Q

Important diagnostic process for Seizures

A. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
B. Electrocardiogram (EKG)
C. Electromyography (EMG)
D. Electro-Acupuncture

A

A. Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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10
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Status Epilepticus

A. Continuous seizure more than 30 mins
B. Continuous seizure more than 60 mins
C. Continuous seizure more than 90 mins
D. Continuous seizure more than 120 mins

A

A. Continuous seizure more than 30 mins

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11
Q

Vertigo feels like your ______ is moving

A

surroundings

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12
Q

2 types of Vertigo

A

Peripheral - inner ear

Central - Brain Stem or Cerebellar

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13
Q

Most common cause of Peripheral Vertigo

A

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - BPPV

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14
Q

Most common cause of Central Vertigo

A

Stroke

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15
Q

A common cause of recurrent Peripheral Vertigo resulting from a dislodged otolith

A. BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
B. Meziere’s disease
C. Labyrinthitis
D. Vertebrobasilar Stroke

A

A. BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

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16
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_______ = sudden, temporary episodes lasting <1 min

A

Paroxysmal

17
Q

Most common cause of the central vertigo

A

Stroke (50%)

18
Q

What is the triad of Meniere’s Disease

A

Vertigo
Tinnitus
Hearing Loss

19
Q

What is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly patients

A

Alzheimer disease

20
Q

Drug used for Alzheimer disease

21
Q

Donepezil (Aricept) decreases what

A. Acetylcholin-esterase
B. Dopamine-esterase
C. Seraonin-esterase
D. Norepinephrine-esterase

A

A. Acetylcholin-esterase

22
Q

If a patient shows abrupt changes in symptoms over time rather than a steady decline

A. Alzheimer disease
B. Vascular dementia
C. Pick disease
D. Lewy body dementia

A

B. Vascular dementia

***this is basically dementia associated with a stroke

23
Q

Risk factors for Vascular dementia

A

age
hypertension
diabetes
history of stroke

24
Q

Patient presents with significant change in behavior and personality early in the disease…marked by EARLY personality changes

A. Alzheimer disease
B. Pick Disease
C. Lewy body dementia
D. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

A

B. Pick Disease

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Dementia, parkinsonism, recurrent visual hallucinations A. Alzheimer disease B. Vascular dementia C. Pick disease D. Lewy body dementia
D. Lewy body dementia
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The most common Prion disease A. Alzheimer disease B. Pick Disease C. Lewy body dementia D. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
D. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ***Prion is an infectious agent