Neuro
Seizures characterized by stiffening followed by rhythmic jerking.
tonic-clonic seizures
Umbrella term for disorientation and memory loss that is chronic and typically progressive.
Dementia
Clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry vision.
Cataracts
A procedure used to collect CSF for diagnosing CNS infections.
lumbar puncture
Most common cause of spinal cord injuries
Motor vehicle Accidents
A neurological decline caused a blood clot to the brain.
ischemic stroke
A progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and reasoning. This is the most common type of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease
When the retina pulls away from its blood supply.
retinal detachment
A reduction in ability to perceive sound, but not complete deafness.
partial hearing loss
Loss of motor and sensory function below the level of spinal cord insult.
paralysis
Fast is an acronym used for stroke patients. FAST stands for:
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Disordered mental state occurring suddenly, often due to medical illness.
delirium
Surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.
retinal reattachment
A scale used to assess level of consciousness in trauma patients.
Glasgow Coma Scale
T2 Spinal cord injury will most likely experience this
Paraplegia
A neurological decline dure to bleeding in the brain
Hemorrhagic stroke
Manifestations of more than one type of dementia.
Mixed dementia
A condition causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss due to inner‑ear fluid imbalance.
Meniere’s disease
Diagnostic test used to determine type of stroke
CT scan
Type of shock that typically presents with hypotension and bradycardia
neurogenic shock
A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, that acts as a warning sign for a future stroke
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
An autoimmune condition resulting from inflammation or demyelination of the spinal cord and nerves
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Age-related breakdown of the macula causing central vision loss.
AMD (age-related macular degeneration)
A medication that inhibits platelet aggregation, commonly used after ischemic stroke.
clopidogrel
A vertebral condition that occurs when discs lose cushioning, causing pain and reduced mobility.
degenerative disc disease