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Nervous system conditions Flashcards

1
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Define TLOC?

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A Spontaneous loss of consciousness with complete recovery and no residual neurological deficit.

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What are the common causes of TLOC?

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  • Cardiogenic conditions
  • Neurological conditions
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3
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Define “Coma”.

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The absence of consciousness

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Define “Prodomal Symtoms”

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Early signs of a disease or disorder

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What are the signs of an uncomplicated faint?

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  • Posturing
  • Prodomal symptoms
  • Provoking factors
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What are the red flags for TLOC?

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  • New ECG12 Abnormalities
  • Physical signs of Heart failure
  • Family HX of sudden death in under 40s
  • New unexplained breathlessness
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Define “Convulsion”.

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An involuntary contraction and relaxation of the muscles producing rigidity and violently shaking of the limbs.

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Define “Eclampsia”.

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A complication of pregnancy, where by seizures occur in women who are >20 weeks due to physiological changes in the body.

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What are the common causes of non epileptic convulsions?

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  • Preveoked symptomatic seizures
  • Psychogenic Non epileptic seizures (PNES/ FND)
  • Vasovagal syncope
  • Cardiogenic events
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What causes a seizure?

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Schronized and excessive excitation of neurons in the cerebral cortex

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What are the different types of seizures?

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  • Partial
  • Generalised
  • Tonic clonic
  • Absence
  • Cryptogenic
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What is the difference between the two types of partial seizures?

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Simple - Conscious maintained, pins and needles in a distinct part of the body
Complex - Consciousness altered, Semi-purposeful behaviour.

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Define “PNES”.

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An involuntary physiological response as a result of psychological trauma.

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Define “Status Epilepticus”

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Seizure/ Series of that continue for more than 5 minutes.

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What is the maximum amount of benzodiazapines that can be given pre-hospital?

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20mg

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16
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What are the 2 causes of stroke?

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  • Ischemic - Blockage
  • Haemorrhagic - Bleed
17
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Define “TIA”.

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A brief interuption of blood supply to the brain causing temporary neurological impairment

18
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What are the risk factors for stroke?

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  • Sickle cell anaemia
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Atherolsclerosis
  • Over 65
  • AF
  • HTN
  • Eclampsia
  • Head injury
19
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What are the common non-fast symptoms that are associated with stroke?

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  • Difficulty understanding information
  • Ataxia
  • Dysphagia
  • Thunder clap headache
20
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Define “Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage”

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A bleed from an aneurysm that goes into the sub-arachnoid space, between the pia and arachnoid layers.

21
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What are the common recognition features of a sub arachnoid haemorrhage?

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  • Sudden severe headache, diffused around the head.
  • vomiting (Not in all cases)
  • May accuse of feeling they are being slapped on the head.
22
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Define “Meningitis”

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The immflamation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord.

23
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Define “Septecemia” .

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When bacteria invade the blood stream.

24
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in what age group is meningitis most common?

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Infants (Under1’s)

25
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Define “Parkinsons disease”

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A condition caused by a loss of nerve cells in the substantia nigra, causing a decreased of dopamine.

26
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What alternative management may be put into place to assist with Parkinsons symptoms?

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  • Support tratement (Physio, occupational therapy)
  • Medications
  • Brain surgery (In some cases).
27
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What are the different types of headaches?

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  • Primary headaches - occur in response to a life long condition, are tension type headaches or are severe and short lasting
  • Secondary headaches - Secondary to illness or injury and are pathological in origin.
28
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What are the different types of migraine?

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  • Migraine with aura
  • Migraine without aura
  • Migraine without headache
29
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Define “tension headache”.

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Constant ache that affects both sides of the head and is often frontal. May be accompanied by neck tension and feeling pressure behind the eyes.

30
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Define “rebound headache”.

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The headache that occurs when a medication is withdrawn, particularly pain releif.

31
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Define “Cluster headache”.

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Excruciating attacks of pain on 1 side of the head, often behind the eye.

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