Pce neurology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PCE Neurology Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 When should sensation be tested? How should it be tested? - ANSWERSTested before assessing motor function/coordination Vision should be occluded during but not during explanation Provide normal stim to area of intact sensation before Order of testing: superficial (pain, temp, light touch, pressure), deep (proprioception, kinesthesia, vibration), combined cortical (stereognosis, tactile localization, 2-pt discimination, double simu...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, cardiac disease, d...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Hemorrhagic stroke Rx - ANSWER surgery to stop bleed better long term prognosis for recovery of function (than ischemic) ABCD score - ANSWER For prediction of progression and risk of recurrence A= age B = blood pressure C= clinical features (hemiplegia, speech problems) D= duration TIA - ANSWER transient blockage of circulation, mild S/S, resolves usually w/in 24 hours, huge recurrence (80% within a year), can results in lasting dama...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers What is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? - ANSWER Previous stroke or TIA Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/tearing of axons in areas ...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, car...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/tearing of axons in areas of density change (grey -> white matter), what type of force to the head causes this type of...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers What is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? - ANSWER Previous stroke or TIA Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/t...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers CVA Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg (especially one sided) confusion, dizziness trouble speaking or understanding speech trouble seeing out of one or both eyes trouble walking loss of balance or coordination severe headache with no known cause CVA Risk factors - ANSWER non modifiable: age (doubles after 55 yrs), M>F, FMHx, PREVIOUS STROKE OR TIA modifiable: HTN, cardiac disease, d...

PCE Neurology 2023 Exam Questions and Answers What is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for stroke? - ANSWER Previous stroke or TIA Does a ischemic or a haemorrhagic stroke have a better long term prognosis? - ANSWER Haemorrhagic What does the ABCD score for prediction of progression or risk of recurrence of stroke stand for? - ANSWER Age BP Clinical features (hemiplesia, speech problems) Duration A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) TBI results in shearing/tearing of axons in areas ...

PCE Neurology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers