Neuro Path Quiz 2

Question 1

Lesion on the left hemisphere

Answer 1

Speech and language (aphasia)
Slow and cautious
Memory

Question 2

Lesion on the right (non dominant hemi)

Answer 2

Spatial and perceptual
Impulsive
Poor judgment
Short term memory

Question 3

What is the most common site of occlusion?

Answer 3

MCA syndrome

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of MCA syndrome

Answer 4

Contralateral hemiparesis
Contralateral hemisensory loss
Borca’s or nonfluent aphasia
Wernicke’s area
Perceptual deficits
Contralateral homonymous hemianopsia
Loss of conjugate gaze

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of PCA syndrome - peripheral

Answer 5

Contralateral homonymous hemianopsia
Visual agnosia
Prosopagnosia
Dyslexia
Memory defect
Topographic disorientation

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of PCA syndrome - central

Answer 6

Thalamic pain
Involuntary movement
Contralateral hemiplegia
Weber’s syndrome
Paresis of vertical eye movements

Question 7

What are the 4 common sites of lacunar infarcts ?

Answer 7

Internal capsule
Thalamus
Mesencephalon
Pons