Ch 25 - neuro exam

Question 1

what is signalment?

Answer 1

profiling and characteristics such as age, species, breed, gender, color, etc.

Question 2

focal vs. multifocal lesion

Answer 2

a focal lesion would be one lesion causing all symptoms. multifocal lesion would be multiple lesions causing symptoms

Question 3

varieties of seizures

Answer 3

Ictus seizure - severe generalized seiszure

postictal seizure - the ending phase of the seizure

Question 4

gait abnormalities

Answer 4

lame, ataxic
paresis = weakness
paralysis - quad, hemi, para, or mono

Question 5

cerebellar problems - in coordination of head and limbs

Answer 5

incoordination of head and limb movements, hypermetria (when you over extend beyond your intended target)
- intention tremors of the head - localizing sign

Question 6

spinal cord lesions/problems

Answer 6

cause incoordination of limbs but not head

Question 7

signs of vestibular syndrome

Answer 7

loss of balance, difficulty walking, abnormal posture, abnormal eye movement
often involves CN 8

Question 8

paresis vs. paralysis

Answer 8

paresis = weakness
paralysis = loss of ability to move

Question 9

upper vs. lower motoneurons

Answer 9

upper motoneuron = head it tells the lower motor neuron when to contract and is inhibitory

lower motoneuron = limb