Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease Vaso-occlusive Disease 1. True or False. A transient ischemic attack(TIA)is a focal neurological deficit lasting 24 hours but not more than 48 hours. false(A TIA, by definition,…

General Care Endocrinology 1. True or False. The following has to be replaced in adrenal failure:   G7 p.31:100mm a. mineralocorticoids true   b. glucocorticoids true   2. True or…

Seizures Seizures 1. Name the two major categories of seizures.   G7 p.394:60mm a. g_____ generalized   b. p_____ partial   2. List the six major types of primary generalized…

Functional Neurosurgery Deep Brain Stimulation 1. Characterize Parkinson disease.   G7 p.532:72mm a. Best target is the_____ _____ subthalamic nucleus   b. It has similar efficacy to_____ levodopa   c….

Stroke Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics 1. Complete the following:   G7 p.1010:100mm a. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) less than_____mL per 100 g of tissue per minute is associated with ischemia. 20 mL…

Vascular Malformations Arteriovenous Malformations 1. True or False. Which of the following statements accurately describes an arteriovenous (AV) fistula?   G7 p.1098:70mm a. They are low flow, high pressure lesions…

Outcome Assessment Outcome Assessment 1. Matching. Match the following outcome scores with the condition they are designed to assess.   G7 p.1182:45mm Outcome scores:     Karnofsky; Rancho Los Amigos;…

Infections General Information 1. Complete the following regarding antibiotics:   G7 p.342:127mm a. An antibiotic good for neurosurgical prophylaxis is_____. Ancef (cefazolin)   b. An antibiotic good for shunt surgery…

Neurotology Dizziness and Vertigo 1. What is the definition of vertigo?   G7 p.840:78mm a. sensation of_____ movement (usually spinning)   b. from          i. i_____ e_____ d_____ or…

Intracerebral Hemorrhage Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Adults 1. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for _____ to _____% of strokes. 15 to 30% G7 p.1118:73mm 2. Complete the following regarding incidence of intracerebral…