Neuro-
anatomy
anatomy
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
A chronic disease characterized by demyelination in the CNS.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This scale is used to assess the level of consciousness.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
This type of stroke is caused by a blood clot.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This medication is commonly used to prevent seizures.
What is levetiracetam (Keppra)?
The frontal lobe is primarily responsible for this type of function.
What is executive function or decision-making?
This condition is marked by sudden, recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance or convulsions.
What is epilepsy?
Pupillary changes can indicate pressure on this cranial nerve.
What is cranial nerve III (oculomotor)?
The time window for administering tPA in eligible patients.
What is 4.5 hours?
A common side effect of opioids that nurses should monitor.
What is respiratory depression?
This structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
What is the corpus callosum?
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
This acronym is used to assess stroke symptoms quickly.
What is BEFAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time)?
This imaging test is typically used first in suspected stroke.
What is a non-contrast CT scan?
This class of drugs is used to reduce intracranial pressure.
What are osmotic diuretics (e.g., mannitol)?