Neurology

Question 1

Name 3 things a lumbar puncture is useful for identifying

Answer 1

Infection
Presence of blood in CSF
Abnormal cells in CSF

Question 2

Name the 3 general functions of the nervous system

Answer 2

Sensory
Interpretive
Motor

Question 3

What do neurons do?

Answer 3

Transmit nerve impulses

Question 4

Neurons transmit nerve impulses toward the CNS and away from the CNS. What are the names of these pathways ?

Answer 4

Afferent: signals toward CNS
Efferent: signals away from CNS

Question 5

What are the two major sensory pathways for spinal nerves?

Answer 5

Dorsal Column
Spinothalmic Tract

Question 6

What are dermatomes?

Answer 6

Bilateral strips of skin supplied by 1 pair of spinal nerves

Question 7

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

Answer 7

12

Question 8

What is a secondary headache?

Answer 8

A headache where the characteristics can be attributed to another cause/disorder

Question 9

What is a primary headache?

Answer 9

Headaches caused by overactivity or dysfunction within the pain sensitive structures of the head itself

Question 10

Name 3 types of primary headache

Answer 10

Migraine
Tension type headache
Cluster headache

Question 11

What are 3 red flag symptoms relating to a headache

Answer 11

Sudden and severe onset
Fever
Sensory or motor deficit

Question 12

Name 3 benefits of CT imaging for neuro issues

Answer 12

Fast
Cheaper
No risk with implantable devices