Intro to neuro

Question 1

What are potential sites of neurologic disease

Answer 1

1. brain
2. spinal cord
3. cranial nerves
4. peripheral nerves
5. neuromuscular junction
6. muscles

Question 2

which cranial nerves are related to the eye

Answer 2

2-8

Question 3

what is the order of the neurons going back to the visual cortex

Answer 3

first and second order neurons in the retina (PR and BP cells)–> third neuron (optic nerve, chiasm, optic tract) –> fourth neuron (optic radiations, and visual cortex)

Question 4

what are some signs of a “sudden” attack

Answer 4

1. ischemia
2. inflammation
3. infectious

Question 5

what are some signs of a gradual attack

Answer 5

1. compressive
2. inherited
3. degenerative

Question 6

where do CN 3 and 6 meet?

Answer 6

cavernous sinus

Question 7

vision loss with fever=

Answer 7

infectious or arteritic

Question 8

vision loss with pain =

Answer 8

ischemic or demyelinating

Question 9

vision loss & can’t control bladder =

Answer 9

MS

Question 10

what are ex of affarent dysfunction

Answer 10

vision loss, VF loss, RAPD

Question 11

what are ex of efferent dysfunction

Answer 11

diplopia, pupillary abnormality, ptosis, muscles of facial expression, EOMS

Question 12

transient =

Answer 12

elevated ICP, vascular

Question 13

worsens over period, then plateaus =

Answer 13

inflammatory and vascular

Question 14

acute loss with little recovery =

Answer 14

ischemic

Question 15

gradual worsening =

Answer 15

compressive or degenerative

Question 16

what are some questions to ask about details of birth

Answer 16

1. length of gestation
2. birth weight
3. apgar scores

Question 17

what are some things to ask about developmental history

Answer 17

milestones in cognitive, motor and language function.

Question 18

if older patients have an APD what is it usually indicative of?

Answer 18

ischemic event

Question 19

T/F If both pupils are shot equally, you will not see an APD

Answer 19

true

Question 20

the optic nerve is supplied by short posterior ciliary _____, which branch from the _____artery.

Answer 20

artery; ophthalmic