Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
What does a pupillary light reflex (PLR) indicate?
A
2
Q
Which toxin should be considered if a patient presents for tremors/seizure activity?
A
Metaldehyde which is a pesticide/mollusicide used to control slugs and snails in gardens
3
Q
Which nerve fibers are responsible for sensing temperature?
A
Somatic afferent
Think AFter you touch something hot you sense it
4
Q
Patients suffering from upper motor neuron injury can also suffer dysfunction of what?
A
The urinary bladder