Chapter 2 - Imaging, etc. Flashcards

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WBC>50/mm3, often greatly increased
Protein 100-250mg%
Glucose 20-50mg%, usually lower than half of blood glucose level
Pressure increased
A. Bacterial infection
B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection
C. Tuberculous infection
A

A. Bacterial infection (p.14)

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WBC 10-100/mm3
Protein 50-200mg%
Glucose normal or slightly reduced
Pressure normal or slightly increased
A. Bacterial infection
B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection
C. Tuberculous infection
A

B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection (p.14)

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WBC >25/mm3
Protein 100-1000mg%
Glucose <50, often markedly reduced
A. Bacterial infection
B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection
C. Tuberculous infection
A

C. Tuberculous infection (p.14)

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Normal CSF pressure in children:
A. 30-60 mmH2O
B. 40-80 mmH2O
C. 60-100 mmH2O
D. 100-180 mmH2O
A

A. 30-60 mmH2O (p.15)

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Which of the following does NOT impart discoloration to CSF?
A. Bilirubin
B. Elevated CSF protein
C. Hypercarotenemia
D. Hemoglobinemia
E. Myoglobin
A

E. Myoglobin (p.16)

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Where can you get a CSF protein value of 45 mg/dL and be normal?*
A. Lateral ventricles
B. Aqueduct of sylvius
C. 4th Ventricle
D. Lumbar arachnoid space
A

D. Lumbar arachnoid space (p.16)

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How much lower is the lumbar CSF protein concentration in children compared to adults?
A. <10 mg/dL
B. <20 mg/dL
C. <30 mg/dL
D. <40 mg/dL
A

B. <20 mg/dL (p.16)

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The major immunoglobulin in normal CSF is:
A. IgA
B. IgM
C. IgG
D. IgE
A

C. IgG (p.17)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about bacterial meningitis?*
A. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from granulocyte activity
B. CSF LDH isoenzymes 1 & 2 are increased
C. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from bacterial activity

A

A. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from granulocyte activity (p.19)

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10
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At what age does the alpha rhythm appear in EEG?
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 7 years
D. 8 years
A

B. 6 years (p. 31)

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