specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes correct answerslipohyalinosis
what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes correct answershypertension
tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries correct answerslacunar strokes
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specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes correct answerslipohyalinosis
what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes correct answershypertension
tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries correct answerslacunar
strokes
what percentage of ischemic strokes do lacunar strokes account for correct answers25%
what are the 5 classic syndromes of lacunar strokes correct answerspure motor hemiparesis, ataxic
hemiparesis, dysarthria/clumsy hand syndrome, pure sensory stroke, and mixed sensorimotor stroke
what is the only non-pain sensitive tissue in the head/brain correct answersbrain parenchyma
what is the biggest insurmountable obstacle to effective pharmacological treatments for patients with
cluster headaches correct answerscigarette smoking
subdural hematomas most commonly result from what? correct answersvenous bleeding from the
tearing of briding veins
how is the diagnosis of DAI confirmed correct answersclinical diagnosis, definitively dx requires
microscopice examination of the brain tissue.
what are classic signs of autonomic dysfunction syndrome and what's the most common intervention
correct answershypertension, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fever---iv morphine
what is the MOST common source of infection leading to brain abcesses? correct answershematogenous
spread from distant infected sites, such as PNA, lung abscess, or bacterial endocarditis
, what group of people have the greatest risk of ICH? correct answerspatients with unruptured
intracerebral AVM's
what is the most important diagnostic test for the pt having a dull headache, superimposed ice pick
sensations on the scalp, jaw claudication, and elevated ESR? correct answerstemporal artery biopsy--r/o
giant cell arteritis
what is a potential complication of a CSF leak in basal skull fx's? correct answersthe trapping of portions
of the frontal meninges b/w the fx edges with a persistent CSF leak requiring surgical intervention
what is the best way to accomplish external draining of CSF via an EVD? correct answersdrain a few
drops/minute and close the drain after 5min or less
what is the Tinel's sign correct answersmost frequently associated with carpel tunnel, gently tap or
percuss over the injured nerve to elicit a sensation of tingling or "pins and needles" in the nerve
distribution area.
what is the Phalen's sign? correct answersmaneuver to diagnose carpel tunnel--hands forced dorsal sides
together and wrists flexed to 90deg; positive test causes burning, tingling, or numb sensation over the
thumb, index, middle and ring fingers.
what is the most common cause of Erb's palsy? correct answersdystocia or abnormal or difficult
childbirth or labor
what are the most common sign's of erb's palsy? correct answersloss of sensation in the arm and
paralysis and atrophy of the deltoid, biceps, and brachialis muscles.
how is the management of the GI system in a SCI pt intiated in the ED? correct answersby inserting a
NGT d/t the high risk of gastric immotility resulting in distention and an ileus.
what is the most common cause of a radial nerve injury correct answershumerus fracture
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