neuro soc questions Flashcards
what is the nucleus basilis of meynert for?
short tem memory and it’s affected in alzhiemers
what is multiple system atrophy?
affects body’s involuntary (autonomic) fucntions eg BP, breathing, bladder function and motor control
what are the symtpoms of Picks disease?
emoitons, personality and language
aka FTD
what is supranuclear palsy?
progressive conditon that causes problems with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing
caused by build up of TAU
what are the symtpoms of lewy body dementia?
> 65
hallucinations, confusion, slow movement, stiff limbs, tremors, fainting soells
which age group is seen in the onset of huntintongs?
30-50
what is syndenham’s chorea?
rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements, primarily affecting the face, hands and feet
what is the genetics of CJD
prion disease (misfolded)
what is SPECT used for?
to view how blood flows through arteries and veins in the brain, detects reduced blood flow to injured sites
what class is lamotrigine?
anti epileptic
which class is carbamazepine?
anti convulsant
which class is phenytoin?
anti epileptic
viral meningitis CSF results?
clear normal opening presure lymphocytes present high protien normal glucose
antiepileptic medicine for a woman trying to concieve?
lamotrigine
what is indomethican ?
NSAID
