Intro to neuro Flashcards
What are potential sites of neurologic disease
- brain
- spinal cord
- cranial nerves
- peripheral nerves
- neuromuscular junction
- muscles
which cranial nerves are related to the eye
2-8
what is the order of the neurons going back to the visual cortex
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)
what are some signs of a “sudden” attack
- ischemia
- inflammation
- infectious
what are some signs of a gradual attack
- compressive
- inherited
- degenerative
where do CN 3 and 6 meet?
cavernous sinus
vision loss with fever=
infectious or arteritic
vision loss with pain =
ischemic or demyelinating
vision loss & can’t control bladder =
MS
what are ex of affarent dysfunction
vision loss, VF loss, RAPD
what are ex of efferent dysfunction
diplopia, pupillary abnormality, ptosis, muscles of facial expression, EOMS
transient =
elevated ICP, vascular
worsens over period, then plateaus =
inflammatory and vascular
acute loss with little recovery =
ischemic
gradual worsening =
compressive or degenerative
what are some questions to ask about details of birth
- length of gestation
- birth weight
- apgar scores
what are some things to ask about developmental history
milestones in cognitive, motor and language function.
if older patients have an APD what is it usually indicative of?
ischemic event
T/F If both pupils are shot equally, you will not see an APD
true
the optic nerve is supplied by short posterior ciliary _____, which branch from the _____artery.
artery; ophthalmic
