Neuro Flashcards

1
Q

cushings triad

A

bradycardia, wide pulse pressure, increased systolic BP

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2
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one side of the brain or small area

A

partial/focal seizure

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3
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both sides, full body

A

generalized seizure

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4
Q

more than 15 minutes seizure

A

status epilepticus

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5
Q

muscle tightening

A

spastic cerebral palsy

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6
Q

loss of coordination cerebral palsy

A

ataxic

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7
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acute encephalopathy, mortality rate is high, linked to aspirin use

A

reye syndrome

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8
Q

acute inflammation of the brain, mosquitos, EB, enteravirus or direct/primary infection, possibly fatal and neurological issues may continue

A

encephalitis

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9
Q

abnormal small head, zika

A

microcephaly

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10
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abnormal build up of fluid in the brain, congenital or acquired,

A

hydrocephalus

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11
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sac like hernial protrusion of meninges of spinal fluid

A

meningcele

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12
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unknown cause. higher the defect the greater the neurologic dysfunction, prenatal ultrasound, surgical correction

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myelodysplasia

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13
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leading cause of death and disability in children and adolescents

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traumatic brain injury

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