Clinical Neurophysiology Flashcards
1
Q
What do nerve conduction studies do?
A
To examine nerve function by assessing conduction velocity
and amplitude
2
Q
What dos sensory studies do?
A
Stimulates nerve fibres in the fingers allowing measurement of sensory and motor function
3
Q
What site does ulnar neuropathy usually affect?
A
Most often the elbow
Sometimes wrist
4
Q
Would ulnar neuropathy show wasting of small muscles and some numbness?
A
Ye boi
5
Q
How does myasthenia gravis present?
A
Weakness
Fatigue
Normal sensation
Often diplopia and ptosis
6
Q
What causes myasthenia gravis?
A
Antibodies to post-synaptic ACh receptor causing a decrease in effectiveness of released ACh
7
Q
What conditions may EEG allow diagnosis of?
A
Epilepsy
Altered state of consciousness
Non-eplieptic attacks
