Neurological Flashcards

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Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words or inability to understand spoken words

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Aphasic

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2
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Loss of coordination

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Ataxia

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3
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Headache

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Cephalgia

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4
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Seizure disorder

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Epilepsy

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5
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Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

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Facial asymmetry

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6
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Weakness of one half of the body

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Hemiparesis

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7
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Paralysis of one half of the body

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Hemiplegia

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8
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Passing out

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Loss of consciousness (LOC)

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9
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Infection of the meninges, the outer lining of the brain and spinal cord

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Meningitis

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The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function

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Moves all extremities (MAEx4)

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11
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Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4

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Normal DTRs

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12
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Oriented to person, place, and time

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Oriented x3

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13
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Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness, or pinpricking

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Paresthesia

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14
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The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

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Postictal

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15
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“Passing out”, loss of consciousness or fainting

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Syncope

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