Flashcard 15 Neuro
B12 deficiency myelopathy symptoms
- paraesthesia hands and feet
- UMN signs
- painless urinary retention
- areflexia
describe spinal arachnoid matter
- middle meninges
- delicate, avascular membrane composed of fibrous and elastic tissue
motor neuron disease symptoms
- ankle/leg weakness
- slurred speech
- difficulty swallowing
- muscle cramps
- weight loss
- lack of control over emotions
paraparesis
weakness of both legs
spina bifida cystica
protrusion of spinal cord and/or meninges through vertebral arches defect
myeloschisis
most severe form of spina bifida. flattened mass of tissue exposed to amniotic fluid, so it degenerates
tonic stage of tonic-clonic seizure
- goes stiff
- may fall to floor
drug for absence seizures
ethosuximide
primary uses of EEG
epilepsy and sleeping disorders diagnosis + management
what is sodium valproate
anticonvulsant drugs
what change in vision would be associated with uveitis
loss of peripheral vision
toddler losing interest in people/ sports more interested in books pictures. diagnosis?
myopia
what are used to manage hyperopia
biconvex lenses
