NEU 409 Exam 3 Kahoot Flashcards
Hypoperfused brain tissue in stroke patients typically shows a delayed BLANK in fMRI
Hemodynamic response function
Which of the following is a subtype of stroke that involves blockage of an artery?
Ischemic
MRI exposes patients to radiation
True or False
False
A secondary blast injury is caused by objects sent into motion from the blast
True or False
True
Fronto-temporal degeneration in the brain can result in
primary progressive aphasia
Functional neuroimaging is essential for accurately diagnosing types of stroke
True or False
False
A closed head injury
can be focal (one) or diffuse (all over the brain)
Which of these techniques is the most sensitive tool for detecting ischemia in acute stroke?
Perfusion Weighted Imaging
PWI
Which type of MRI image is better for detecting edema and ischemia?
T2 Weighted image
What is the term for the injured brain area that fills with CSF in the chronic recovery stage?
Infract
Ischemic penumbra (for acute)
Which of these are common medical treatments for ischemic strokes?
Endovascualr clot removal and tPA injection
A concussion is not serious unless the person loses consciousness
True or False
False
Dementia is a typical part of normal aging
True or False
False
Which of the following is NOT true of CT scans?
- exposes patient to radiation
- Inexpensive compared to other scans
- Alls relativley quick assesment
All of these are true of CT scans
EEG measures electrical brain activity and is ideal for identifying TIAs
True or False
False
want MRI
What is the term for a temporary blockage of blood supply to an area of the brain?
Transient ischemic attack
Cerebral angiogrpahy can be completed either by CR scan or by MRI scan
True or False
True
Comparing images from DWI and PWI allows physicians to assess
brain tissue that could be spared from further damage
Dementia type with motor symptoms like Parkinson’s but cogintive symptoms like Alzheimers
Lewy Body
CT scans are not ideal for detetcing
Acute ischemia