Chapter 2 - Imaging, etc. Flashcards
1
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WBC>50/mm3, often greatly increased Protein 100-250mg% Glucose 20-50mg%, usually lower than half of blood glucose level Pressure increased A. Bacterial infection B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection C. Tuberculous infection
A
A. Bacterial infection (p.14)
2
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WBC 10-100/mm3 Protein 50-200mg% Glucose normal or slightly reduced Pressure normal or slightly increased A. Bacterial infection B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection C. Tuberculous infection
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B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection (p.14)
3
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WBC >25/mm3 Protein 100-1000mg% Glucose <50, often markedly reduced A. Bacterial infection B. Viral, fungal, spirochetal infection C. Tuberculous infection
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C. Tuberculous infection (p.14)
4
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Normal CSF pressure in children: A. 30-60 mmH2O B. 40-80 mmH2O C. 60-100 mmH2O D. 100-180 mmH2O
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A. 30-60 mmH2O (p.15)
5
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Which of the following does NOT impart discoloration to CSF? A. Bilirubin B. Elevated CSF protein C. Hypercarotenemia D. Hemoglobinemia E. Myoglobin
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E. Myoglobin (p.16)
6
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Where can you get a CSF protein value of 45 mg/dL and be normal?* A. Lateral ventricles B. Aqueduct of sylvius C. 4th Ventricle D. Lumbar arachnoid space
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D. Lumbar arachnoid space (p.16)
7
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How much lower is the lumbar CSF protein concentration in children compared to adults? A. <10 mg/dL B. <20 mg/dL C. <30 mg/dL D. <40 mg/dL
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B. <20 mg/dL (p.16)
8
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The major immunoglobulin in normal CSF is: A. IgA B. IgM C. IgG D. IgE
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C. IgG (p.17)
9
Q
Which of the following statements is TRUE about bacterial meningitis?*
A. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from granulocyte activity
B. CSF LDH isoenzymes 1 & 2 are increased
C. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from bacterial activity
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A. CSF LDH isoenzymes 4 & 5 are increased and are derived from granulocyte activity (p.19)
10
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At what age does the alpha rhythm appear in EEG? A. 5 years B. 6 years C. 7 years D. 8 years
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B. 6 years (p. 31)
