NEUROSURGERY
Developmental Anomalies
Developmental Anomalies Arachnoid Cysts 1. Characterize intracranial arachnoid cysts. G7 p.222:100mm a. Origin: c_____ congenital b. C_____ _____ _____ produce _____. cells of lining; CSF c. age:…
Electrodiagnostics
Electrodiagnostics Electroencephalogram (EEG) 1. What is the frequency of the following EEG rhythms? G7 p.266:50mm Hint: dtab a. delta 0 to 3 Hz b. theta 4 to…
Hydrocephalus
15 Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus 1. Complete the following statements about hydrocephalus: G7 p.307:42mm a. Incidence of congenital hydrocephalus is_____%. 0.2% b. Size of normal temporal horns should be no…
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Conventional External Beam Radiation 1. What are the four “R’s” of external beam radiation? G7 p.770:105mm a. rep_____ repair b. reo_____ reoxygenation c. repop_____ repopulation…
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid General Information 1. The volume (mL) of cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in G7 p.297:80mm a. a newborn is_____ 5 b. an adult is_____ 150 2. What…
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotactic Surgery Stereotactic Surgery 1. True or False. Indications for stereotactic surgery include G7 p.782:125mm a. biopsy of multiple lesions true b. brachytherapy implants true(catheter placement for brachytherapy)…
Brain Death
Brain Death Brain Death in Adults 1. The apnea test G7 p.289:158mm a. assesses f_____ of m_____. function of medulla b. To be a valid test of brain…
Neurotoxicology
Neurotoxicology Ethanol 1. True or False. Primary effect of ethanol (ETOH) on the central nervous system (CNS) is G7 p.273:120mm a. depression in neuronal excitability true b. depression…
Neuroendovascular Intervention
Neuroendovascular Intervention Neuroendovascular Intervention 1. True or False. The following conditions may be amenable to treatment by endovascular techniques: G7 p.262:50mm a. aneurysms true b. AVMs true …