Neurology Flashcards

1
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For this class, what is the normal protein value for CSF evaluations?

A

* 100 mg/dL *

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What is the ante-mortem diagnosis for Rabies?

A

tactile hairs:

usu. long ones sticking out of the chin/muzzle
*chin is better than muzzle because the muzzle is contacting feed all the time*

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3
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T or F:
Fusarium moniliforme can cause cerebral disease.

A

True.
“Moldy Corn Tox”

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Normal protein values on CSF evaluation?

A

100 mg/dL

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5
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Which type of CSF tap (location) is classically done in a standing position?

A

Lumbosacral

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Typically, a lesion cranial to the foramen magnum should have a CSF tap performed in the ________ space;
whereas a lesion caudal to the foramen magnum should have a CSF tap performed in the ________ space.

A

atlanto-occipital space;

lumbosacral space

*bc CSF flows from head to tail*

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What is a high albumin quotient indicative of?

A

disruption of the BBB;

whether due to trauma, how you collected the tap, an underlying dz process, etc…

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What form of rabies is the equine patient most likely to present with and how will they present?

A

paralytic;

they’ll show up as spinal ataxia that progress…

this is important to recognize bc a lot of our rabies cases will have virus in the spinal column that hasn’t reached the brain yet - it’s ascending in its migration phase…

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9
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What species of mosquito transmits West Nile Virus?

A

Culex spp.

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10
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What animals are the reservoir hosts for West Nile?

A

birds

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11
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What is the most common presenting sign with West Nile?

A

ataxia

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12
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T or F:
The equine patient is an amplifier of WNV.

A

False; UNLIKELY to be an amplifier.

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13
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How would we diagnose WNV?

A

Antigen capture ELISA WNV IgM

detectable within 8-10 days
*not seen in vaccinates; would expect to see IgG*

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14
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What is the most common location for traumatic basilar fractures?

A

basisphenoid

usually a result of avulsion fracture
from the pull of rectus capitis ventralis

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15
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If you see bleeding (or CSF) from the ear and/or nasal passage,
what structures are we thinking might be involved in the fracture?

A

cribiform plate;
Guttural Pouch

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16
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Which NSAID is indicated in the equine patient for treating musculoskeletal symptoms where there is evidence of fracture/bone trauma?

A

phenylbutazone

17
Q

Which NSAID is indicated in the equine patient with soft tissue symptoms and no evidence of fracture/bone trauma?

A

flunixin meglumine

18
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What is the contraindication for treating edema with mannitol?

A
  • *active cranial hemorrhage**
  • aka loss of vascular integrity*
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