Clinical Epilepsy
Clinical Epilepsy QUESTIONS 1. Discontinuation of phenytoin during epilepsy monitoring is most likely to first activate: A. Polymorphic delta activity B. Epileptiform discharges C. Ictal discharges D. Triphasic waves View…
NEUROLOGY
Visual Evoked Potentials
Visual Evoked Potentials QUESTIONS 1. The pattern shift visual evoked potential (PSVEP) equipment is set up such that the subject has to be seated from monitor at: A. 1 ft…
Adult Electroencephalography
Adult Electroencephalography QUESTIONS 1. Subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharge of adult (SREDA) is diagnostic of: A. Subclinical seizures B. Dementia C. Encephalopathy D. Unknown significance View Answer 1. (D): SREDA is…
Neonatal and Pediatric Electroencephalography
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
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
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
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
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….
Neoplastic Brachial Plexopathy
Neoplastic Brachial Plexopathy OBJECTIVES To discuss the anatomy of the brachial plexus. To highlight the distinguishing features of radiation-induced versus neoplastic brachial plexopathy. VIGNETTE A 57-year-old woman with breast carcinoma…
Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Type
Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Type OBJECTIVES To review the main neurological features of multiple system atrophy, cerebellar type (MSA-C). To discuss the clinical course and progression of MSA-C. To review…
