Supranuclear conditions - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

This is a summary of the ocular motility conditions covered in the 3rd year of the Orthoptics degree at The University of Sheffield and particularly focuses on supranuclear conditions and nystagmus. These notes are perfect for Orthoptic students, Orthoptists, and any other professional/student interested in ocular motility disorders.

LH (Lutenizing hormmone) is produced where? - Pituitary gland (anterior pituitary) What are the benefits of presurgical mapping in epilepsy surgery or tumor removal cases? (select all that apply) – *minimize functional deficit *provide data for intra-operative guidance and maximize resection *assess risk and benefit of surgery *plan surgical approach Why is it important to record eye movements, EKG, EMG & respirations on neonatal EEGs? - Which of the following electrophysiological event...

Where is the hippocampus located? - Temporal lobe, responsible for learning and memory What is the amygdala responsible for? - Long term emotional, processing of memory, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Located in Temporal Lobe Foramen Ovale Electrodes - Used to diagnose mesial temporal lobe epilepsy without penetration of the skull. These are 1 to 4 contact flexible platinum wires inserted by needle thru the cheek in the ambient cistern with the help of an X-ray Todd...

A 27 yo patient is seen for intermittent muscle twitching. Examination demonstrates full strength with normal muscle bulk. An EMG demonstrates spontaneous discharges which are relatively constant and represent firing of the motor unit. These findings are typical of: A. Cramps B. spasms C. myokymia D. fibrillations E. Fasciculations - ANSWERSE. Fasciculations A 72 yo patient presents with subacute onset of progressive ataxia of gait and limbs. Laboratory testing reveals the presence of an...

60 y/o right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemineglect. Where is the lesion? - ANSWERSRIGHT PARIETAL LOBE 66 y/o with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? - ANSWERSLATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE 78 y/o pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware that there was a proble...

Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults / Edition 2 TESTBANK Chapter 1. Changes With Aging Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the q uestion. 1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: A. Reduced physiological reserve B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms C. Impaired immunological response D. All of the above 2. The strongest evidence regarding normal physiological aging is available through: A. Randomized con...

If a magnetic resonance image (MRI) correctly identifies 95% of patients as positive for anterior cruciate ligament tears, then the MRI is a)Sensitive b)Specific c)Significant d)Stable - ANSWER-A. Sensitive This is the correct answer. A test that is sensitive will correctly identify the true positives. With high sensitivity, a test that is negative will likely mean that you can rule OUT the condition because positives are so reliable. A 20 year old male soccer player presents with a Grad...

NURS 6550 Acute Care Study Guide for Midterm Exams Psychosocial WEEK 2 Papadakis, M. A., McPhee, S. J., & Rabow, M. W. (2018). Current medical diagnosis & treatment (57th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Chapter 25, “Psychiatric Disorders” (pp. 1059-1116) • Evaluate patients with psychosocial health conditions • Develop differential diagnoses for patients with psychosocial health conditions • Develop treatment plans for patients with psychosocial health conditions Generalized an...

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Test Bank Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults 2nd edition Kennedy-Malone Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults / Edition 2 TESTBANK Chapter 1. Changes With Aging Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the q uestion. 1. The major impact of the physiological changes that occur with aging is: A. Reduced physiological reserve B. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms C. Impaired immunological response D. All of the above 2. The ...