Neonatal and Pediatric Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. All of the following is true about neonatal electroencephalographic (EEG) electrode placement except: A. Typically, nine scalp electrodes are used B. F1 or Fp3…
General Principles of Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following electrodes is nonpolarizable? A. Gold B. Platinum C. Silver D. Silver-silver chloride View Answer 1. (D): Electrodes become polarized as…
Digitization and Instrumentation QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following properties apply to amplifiers used in clinical neurophysiology? A. Differential amplifier B. It amplifies all potentials recorded at every input C….
Physiological Generators and Volume Conduction QUESTIONS 1. The resting membrane potential of neurons is approximately: A. +70 µV B. −70 µV C. +70 mV D. −70 mV View Answer 1….
Basic Physics and Electrical Safety QUESTIONS 1. A 10-F capacitor is added by a Y-jumper to an already present 10-F capacitor. The new total capacitance is: A. 0 F B….
Lithium-Induced Neurotoxic “Syndrome” NOTE: There is no established, specific, one neurologic syndrome caused by lithium, labeled as such. And yet, for the reason that the neurologic sequelae of lithium excess…
Heat Exhaustion Causes Occurs because of impaired or inadequate sweating. Occurs if a person is exerting him/herself in hot ambient temperature, and when he/she does not drink enough fluids to…
Heatstroke Cause Occurs from a breakdown in heat regulatory mechanisms causing cessation in sweating. Major factor is increased ambient temperature, particularly with high humidity. When the body’s temperature regulation fails,…
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Withdrawal Syndrome Overview Symptoms begin 1to 3 days after abrupt cessation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It also occurs with discontinuation of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake…
Noradrenergic Syndrome (Early Tricyclic Syndrome) Overview It occurs most often in patients with panic disorder. It involves treatment with noradrenergic medications such as desipramine and imipramine. Symptoms Nervousness, restlessness, tremulousness,…
