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1
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Meningitis inflammation of what?

A

Meninges of brain of spinal cord

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2 types of Meningitis

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Bacterial and Aseptic

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MC Etiology of acute bacterial Meningitis?

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S Pneumoniae

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Where is Meningitis bacteria and how it penetrate?

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Encapsulated bacteria in naso-oropharynx which penetrated intravascular space

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Most sensitive sign on bacterial Meningitis?

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Fever

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Kernig’s Sign in Meningitis

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Can’t straighted knee with hip flexion

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Brudzinski’s sign in Meningitis

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Neck flexion produces knee/hip flexion

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Are Brudzinski and Kernig signs sensitive for Meningitis?

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No!

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9
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Neck and light in bacterial Meningitis

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Nuchal rigidity, photosensitivity

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HA in bacterial Meningitis?

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“Dull”, described unlike others

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Onset of sx in Meningitis?

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Rapid over 24h

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Definitive dx in Meningitis?

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LP

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What to do and check before LP in Meningitis?

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CT! Check ICP and brain shifting. LP can reduce pressure too quickly and cause herniation.

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Where to do LP in Meningitis?

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Laying down, L3 and below (corda equina).

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How much CSF to draw for analysis in Meningitis?

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4-8mL for PCR

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16
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Glucose level in bacterial Meningitis?

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Markedly decreased (<40)

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17
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If glucose normal on LP in Meningitis then what etiology?

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Viral

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18
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Viral Meningitis d/t enterovirus in which seasons?

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Summer/early fall

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19
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What is most common Meningitis

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Aseptic d/t enterovirus

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20
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Petechial rash in bacterial Meningitis d/t which bacteria?

A

N Meningitidis

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Tx of bacterial Meningitis 18-50y/o

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Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin

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Tx of bacterial Meningitis if >50 y/o?

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Amp + Ceft + Vanco

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When to give steroids in bacterial Meningitis?

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Prior or with abx!

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24
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Tx for elevated ICP?

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Mannitol, mild hyperventilation, hypertonic saline

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25
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Tx for viral Meningitis?

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Antivirals, symptomatic outpatient care

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Encephalitis inflammation of what?

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Brain parenchyma

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Encephalitis etiology?

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Viral. HSV and Enterovirus MC in immunocompetent. Measels MC in world.

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Encephalitis virus causes what sort of reaction?

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Hypersensivitiy reaction

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29
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Which brain matter affected more in Encephalitis?

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Gray matter more than white

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30
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Class sx of Encephalitis?

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Fever, HA, AMD

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31
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Encephalitis sx speed of onset?

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Rapid

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32
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What is Primary Manifestation of Encephalitis?

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URI sx, kinda sick

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33
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When is Secondary Manifestation of Encephalitis?

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1-3 weeks after URI

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Dx of Encephalitis?

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CSF or serum WNV IgM Ab. Can be positive 1-3 months.

35
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Tx for Encephalitis?

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Supportive. Acyclovair 10mg/kg IV q8h.

36
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Vector of Rabies Encephalitis?

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Mammals. Raccoon, fox, coyote, skunks.

37
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Which animals are not vectors for Rabies Encephalitis?

A

Small rodents

38
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How long incubation until sx in Rabies Encephalitis?

39
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Tx of Rabies Encephalitis?

A

Prophylaxis if rabid animal

40
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Major manifestation of autoimmune Encephalitis?

A

Psych manifestations

41
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Tx for autoimmune Encephalitis?

A

Immunosuppressants.

-IVIG, IV Methylprednisolone

42
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Define concussion

A

Brain injury with complex pathological process affecting the brain, induced by trauma biochemical forces. From direct or indirect blow.

43
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Hallmark of concussion sx?

A

Confusion and amnesia

44
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Concussion functional or structural disturbance?

A

Functional

45
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Sx from frontal concussion?

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Irritability, inappropriate tearfulness

46
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Sx from parietal concussion?

A

HA, nausea

47
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Sx from occipital concussion?

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Dizzy, disequilbrium, visual sx

48
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When does Secondary Injury manifest in concussion?

A

Minutes to hours

49
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When does Secondary Injury occur in concussion?

A

Happens immediately

50
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concussion Secondary Injury d/t what?

A

Neurochemical cascade

51
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4 categories of concussion sx?

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  1. Physical
  2. Cognitive
  3. Emotional
  4. Sleep
52
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Dx for concussion?

A

Clinical. No diagnostic test.

53
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Sideline evaluation of concussion called?

A

SCAT3=13+ y/o

Child SCAT=5-12 y/o

54
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Maddocks questions assess what?

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Neuropsych. Part of SCAT3.

55
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BESS tests for what in concussion?

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Balance test at rest and then exertional if rest is normal.

56
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What is GCS immediately after concussion injury? When improve to 15?

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3-15. Improve to 15 w/n 2h.

57
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ER tests for concussion? How long to observe?

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Neuro exam q30min. Observe 4h.

58
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When to Non-Con CT concussion?

A

Only if LOC or amnesia with neuro deficit or sx. Does not reveal concussive brain injury and not routinely performed.

59
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Tx goal of concssion?

A

Minimize imbalance of energy supply and demand at brain cellular level

60
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Rest until when in concussion? About how long?

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Until ASx. About 7 days.

61
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2 types of rest in tx of concussion

A

Cognitive and physical rest

62
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Avoid daily activites which do what in concussion tx?

A

Increase HR

63
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Tx HA in concussion?

A

NSAIDs and APAP

64
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Nausea tx in concussion?

A

Zofran (SE=HA, drowsy)

65
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Tx of sleep disturbances in concussion?

A

Good sleep hygiene, melatonin, trazadone

66
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How long to concentrate on tasks with return to learn in in concussion?

67
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When can return to play in concussion?

A

When tolerate full school day without sx!

68
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Minimum of how many days before return to competitive play in concussion?

69
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Define Post Concussion Syndrome

A

Physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep sx which persist beyond 4-6wk post-concussion

70
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Does severity of concussion injury correlate with Post Concussion Syndrome?

71
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Tx for pych and cognitive sx in Post Concussion Syndrome?

A

donezapil, psychotherapy, antidepressants, anoxiolytics, methylphenidate

72
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Tx for HA in Post Concussion Syndrome?

A

Amitriptline

73
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What is Second Impact Syndrome?

A

Death or devastating neurological injury due to massive brain swelling when second head injury occurs before full recovery from first

74
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What happens to brain in Second Impact Syndrome?

A

Massive swelling

75
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When does Second Impact Syndrome happen?

A

Second head injury occurs before first heals

76
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Mortality rate in Second Impact Syndrome?

77
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Most used and valid computerized concussion evaluation system?

A

imPACT testing

78
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When it imPACT testing done?

A

Baseline and q2y, again immediate post-concussion

79
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Who does Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy occur in?

A

Atheletes who suffer multiple concussions over course of career

80
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Are mood, behavior, congitive, and somatic sx permanent in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

A

Yes they are permanent

81
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Which protein builds up in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

A

Tau protein

82
Q

Tau protein associated with what old age dz?

A

Alzheimers

83
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What are two severe sx from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

A
  1. Parkinson symptoms

2. Dementia

84
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Dx for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

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