neuro quiz Flashcards
1
Q
meningitis
A
inflammation of meningies
2
Q
encephalitis
A
inflammation of the brain
3
Q
myelitis
A
inflammation of the myelinated sheath / nerve
4
Q
monoparesis
A
weakness of one limb
5
Q
sympathetic
A
adrenaline, acetylcholine (fight / flight)
6
Q
parasympathetic
A
counters sympathetic cholinergic
7
Q
hyponatremia
A
deficiency of sodium, outside nerve, not enough to go in so no impulse
8
Q
hyperkalemia
A
too much outside nerve so k+ wont be able to leave, can kill
9
Q
neuritis
A
inflammation of the nerves
10
Q
encephalomyelitis
A
brain and nerve inflammation
11
Q
subdurac hematoma
A
bruise under dura
aka brain bleed
12
Q
hypoplasia
A
under development
13
Q
analgesia
A
cant feel pain (pain med)
14
Q
nociceptor
A
painful stimuli
15
Q
hyperesthesia / anesthesia
A
excessive sensation, without sensation
