Neurological Flashcards
In paramedic practice, what medication on the TIA pathway, is considered to be given now within 24hrs of onset?
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What are the main functions of the nervous system? C/R. R. M/L. VM
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What does the CNS consist of? B. SC
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What does the PNS consist of?
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What are action potentials?
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What are the two main categories of nervous tissue called?
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What are the main functions of the cerebrum? M. T. S. J. T/R. P-S. E. L. Senses
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What does the brainstem do?
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What are the three parts of the brainstem and their roles? M. P. M.
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Where is the cerebellum located and it’s main functions? MM. P. B. E also possible functions of T. E. SB. ADD. AUT. SCH
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Meninges are the three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord, what are the names of each layer? DM. A. PM
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The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous systems, which one ends within the internal organs and is known to be ‘involuntary’?
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What is the function of the Pituitary Gland?
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What is the functions of the Hypothalamus? T. S. H/T
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The Hippocampus supports memory, learning, navigation and perception of space. Which condition is closely linked to this aspect of the brain?
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What does the Pineal Gland do and what does it respond to?
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What are the two sets of blood vessels supplying blood to the brain? VA. CA.
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Name the first 4 cranial nerves and what they control? OL:S, OP:E, OC:P/MoE, TR:MUoE
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Name cranial nerves 5-8 and what they control? TRI:S/M, AB:MUoE, FA:FM/T/G, VE:B/H
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Name cranial nerves 9-12 and what they control? GL:T/E/T, VA:S-E/D M-H/T/D, ACC: H/N/S, HY: T
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List causes of acute deterioration in LoC? H. H. HCAP. MD/HY. S. RIP/CVA. DO. I-GC/OP
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What can pinpoint pupils be an indication of? OO. H. EI. HI. TC. HM.
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What can dilated pupils be an indication of? M. DU. BI/D. EI.
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Asymmetrical pupils can be an indication of? CVA. S-OL. RIP
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