Neurology

Question 1

Makes detailed images of structures within the body. It uses a narrow x-ray beam to scan body parts in successive layer. A contrast dye will be used.

Answer 1

Computed Tomography Scan

Question 2

What to assess on patients prior to computed tomography scan?

Answer 2

Allergies to shellfish or iodinated dye, claustrophobic, pregnant, chronically dehydrated, renal failure

Question 3

It uses a powerful magnetic field to obtain images of different areas of the body. It can be performed with or without contrast medium.

Answer 3

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 4

A diagnostic exam that is used to detect and locate presence of tumors, CVA, cerebral infarct or hemorrhage, evaluate the cause of seizures and evaluate demyelinating disorders

Answer 4

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 5

It is used to differentiate benign and malignant tumors, detect aortic aneurysms: infarctions: hydrocephalus: presence of stenosis, evaluate cysts masses. abscesses, renal calculi, GI bleeding and obstruction, trauma, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of medical, radiation or surgical therapies.

Answer 5

Computed Tomography Scan

Question 6

It uses positron emissions from specific radionuclides to produce detailed functional (physiologic) images within the body.

Answer 6

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

Question 7

One of its uses is to detect Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease

Answer 7

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

Question 8

Why is it important to have the patient stay NPO for at least 8 hours prior to CT scan?

Answer 8

To prevent aspiration

Question 9

It represents a record of the electrical activity generated in the brain. Obtained through electrodes applied on the scalp or through microelectrodes placed within the brain tissue

Answer 9

Electroencephalography

Question 10

It is used to confirm brain death

Answer 10

Electroencephalography

Question 11

A test used to evaluate sleeping disorders

Answer 11

Electroencephalography

Question 12

Also known as Lumbar/ Spinal Tap

Answer 12

Lumbar puncture

Question 13

A test used to obtain CSF

Answer 13

Lumbar puncture

Question 14

It is performed to identify peripheral nerve injury, to differentiate primary peripheral nerve pathology from muscular injury and to monitor response of the nerve injury to treatment.

Answer 14

ELECTRONEUROGRAPHY

Question 15

A test used to confirm the diagnosis of peripheral nerve damage or trauma

Answer 15

ELECTRONEUROGRAPHY

Question 16

Measures skeletal muscle activity during rest

Answer 16

Electromyography (EMG)

Question 17

One of its uses is to detect Guillain-Barre syndrome, Herniated Disc, or Spinal Stenosis

Answer 17

Electromyography (EMG)