Brainstem Patho Flashcards
1
Q
Brainstem lesion effects are usually
A
Contralateral
2
Q
UMN lesion results in
A
Hypertonicity
3
Q
LMN injury results in
A
Hyporeflexia/Muscle flaccidity
4
Q
Cortico brain stem lesions are:
UMN:
LMN:
A
Cortex -> CN nuclei
CN nuclei -> muscle
5
Q
Reticular formation damage results in
A
Loss of Consciousness
6
Q
Effect of tumor on Brain stem
A
Disruption of homeostasis
Nausea
Headache
Hydrocephalus
7
Q
Impaired swallowing
A
Dysphagia
8
Q
Impaired speaking
A
Dysarthria
9
Q
Double vision
A
Diplopia
10
Q
Overshooting
A
Dysmetria
