The Neurologic exam Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for exam
A
Seizures, other paroxysmal episodes, Behavior changes, circling, Paresis, Ataxia, Pain, Lameness, Trauma
2
Q
What is signalment?
A
age, breed, sex
information of history of animal
3
Q
Focal vs. multifocal lesion explanations.
A
a
4
Q
Varieties of seizures
A
a
5
Q
Upper vs. lower motoneurons
A
a
6
Q
Gait abnormalities
A
a
7
Q
Signs of vestibular syndrome
A
a
8
Q
Spinal cord problems – incoordination of limbs but not head
A
a
9
Q
Cerebellar problems – in coordination of head and limbs
A
a
10
Q
Paresis vs. paralysis
A
Paresis
Paralysis
11
Q
Brain dead
A
coma, apneic, no reflexes, flat EEG
12
Q
Vegetative:
A
lacks awareness but brainstem ok
13
Q
Comatose
A
unresponsive to noxious stimuli
14
Q
Stuporous
A
responsive to noxious stimuli
15
Q
Obtunded
A
dull, lethargic, less wakeful or responsive
