CLINICAL NEUROLOGY - Traumatic Brain Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Most frequent comorbidity in patients with TBI?
A
Depression
2
Q
What is the medical condition associated
with chronic aggressive behavior?
A
Traumatic brain injury
3
Q
12 yo falls, hits head, unconscious. Then has some difficulty following conversation. Likely course of cognitive function?
A
Complete recovery
4
Q
6 months after TBI, 15 yo with increased
forgetfulness, testing shows deficient
working memory. Affected cortical area?
A
Prefrontal cortex
5
Q
What request can be used to test the
memory of a 15 year old regaining
consciousness after MVA?
A
“Use your cell phone to call your parents”
