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Question 1

BDNF

Answer 1

Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor - direct axonal direction, growth
Critical for the development and maintenance of neurons,responds to genes and the environment.

Question 2

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 2

Brain had few nerve cells and synapses
Has beta-amyloid plaques
Tau present

Question 3

APP

Answer 3

Plays a role in migration of neurons before birth

Question 4

Lidocaine

Answer 4

Na channel blocker, inhibits the AP from firing

Question 5

Gabapentin and Pregablin

Answer 5

Ca channel blockers, blocking the release of glutamate and substance P. Thereby inhibiting seizure activity.

Question 6

Duloxetine

Answer 6

SNRI - inhibits the reuptake of Seretonin and Norepinephrine

Enhances the release of BDNF

Question 7

Hearing Test (for conduction, sensorineural)

Answer 7

Rinne’s Test- Conductive hearing loss means Bone>Air

Weber’s- Tuning fork center of head, conductive means louder in affected ear. Sensorineural louder in normal ear.

Question 8

Meniere’s Disease

Answer 8

Increase in endolymphatic pressure

Causes episodes of vertigo, progressive hearing loss

Question 9

Vestibular Neuritis

Answer 9

Infection/Inflammation of Scarpa’s ganglion

Causes intense vertigo