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Neuroanatomy
Cranial Nerves
Circulation
Definitions
Pharmacology
100
A reflex were toes flare out and the great toe moves upward
What is the Babinski Reflex
100
Cranial nerve responsible for facial sensation, corneal reflex and mastication
What is CN V - Trigeminal
100
Blood vessel that supplies the back of the spinal cord
What is the posterior spinal artery
100
Inability to comprehend speech (receptive) or speak fluently
What is Aphasia
100
Primarily used for decreasing cerebral edema
What is Dexamethasone
200
Inflammation of this area in the brain which causes nuchal rigidity, headache, and photophobia.
What is meningitis
200
Hearing and sound is carried via this cranial nerve
What is VIII - vestibulocochlear
200
When a person has an ICA stenosis and plaque breaks away - temporarily blocking blood supply to the eye resulting in loss of vision.
What is amaurosis fugax
200
A disorder of voluntary movement, consisting of impairment in the performance of a skilled or purposeful movement.
What is Apraxia
200
Drug primarily used in patients with spasticity
What is Baclofen
300
Fundamental in the maintenance of the Monroe Kellie Doctrine
What is Cerebrospinal fluid
300
This Cranial Nerve is responsible for lateral eye movement
What is CN VI - Abducens
300
Due to their small size, these arteries commonly are the source of hemorrhage in patients with hypertensive stroke.
What is lenticulostriate arteries
300
Loss of vision in half the visual field in each eye
What is Homonymous hemianopsia
300
This drug is only used in the setting of acute thrombotic or embolic stroke.
What is tPA (Alteplase).
400
A highly vascular structure located in the walls of the lateral ventricles and the roof of the third and fourth ventricles
What is Choroid Plexus
400
These cranial nerves are often tested in patients in coma to determine brainstem function
What is II (optic), V (Trigeminal) and X (Vagus)
400
This artery supplies the left arm and hand and gives rise to what posterior circulation artery?
What is The left vertebral artery
400
Impaired movement of the muscles used for speech production, including the lips, tongue, vocal folds, and/or diaphragm
What is dysarthria
400
This medication can be used for seizures but is also used for neuropathic pain and is well tolerated in the elderly.
What is Gabapentin
500
A hexagonal shaped network of blood vessels arising from the large arteries that penetrate the intracranial cavity through the base of the skull
What is the Circle of Willis
500
The medulla houses what cranial nerves?
What is VIII, IX, X, XI and XII
500
This artery supplies the brainstem and cerebellum and is responsible for balance and breathing
What is the Basilar artery
500
The medical term for an impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements
What is dysdiadokokinesia
500
This medication is reserved as second line if patient has a recurrent vascular episode while on ASA or if patient is intolerant or allergic to ASA.
What is Plavix (Clopidogrel).