Respiratory muscles
In myasthenia crisis, a paralysis of which of the following muscles occurs?
Cervicogenic vertigo
If vertigo is absent after stopping the swivel chair test, what is this indicative of?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What type of stroke is a result of a rupture of blood vessel or abnormality?
The use of MRI will not be appropriate for identifying hemorrhagic stroke
What is the diagnostic evaluation of a stroke?
Sustained contractions of the axial musculature
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tonic seizure?
True
T/F: Persistent vomiting suggests brain injury due to intracranial pressure.
Bacterial meningitis
Which type of meningitis has commonly fatal diagnosis?
Vertebral stress fracture
Which of the following is a complication to a tonic-clinic seizure?
Cushing Syndrome
Primary neurological disorder for seizures are all of the following except?
Hoffman's reflex
Which of the following is a finding elicited of a reflex test - corticospinal tract?
False
In concussion, grading system based upon how long the patient was unconscious are considered quite useful in predicting prognosis.
True
T/F: During acceleration and deceleration counter coup is brain and opposite pull of impact.
Female
Auto sclerosis has predominantly ______ predilection.
Childhood onset
What is generalized characteristic of absent or petit-mal seizure?
Ischemia
Which type of stroke is characterized by interruption of blood supply?
Peripheral
Of the two types of vertigo, which is unilateral?
Constant symptoms
Which of the condition is NOT a symptom of peripheral vertigo?
Benign positional vertigo
Which condition is thought to be due to canalithiasis?
Benign positional vertigo
Cervicogenic vertigo is a variation of what condition?
Psychological treatment
What is the recommended treatment for post concussion syndrome?
Meniere's
Which of these conditions is believed to be a distortion of membranous labyrinth?
Severe intermittent vertigo
Which of the following is not a symptom associated with central vertigo?
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Hypocobalaminia is also known as?
Hypertension
In regard to precipitation factors of vasovagal syncope?
24 hours
When returning a concussion patient to activity, what is the duration of time before they can?
Peripheral vertigo
A lesion of the vestibular division of CN8 could result in what type of vertigo?
Stroke
Which of the following conditions should be considered in any patient presenting with acute neurologic deficit or any alteration in the level of consciousness?
Reduced blood supply to the cerebral hemispheres or brainstem
The loss of consciousness from syncope is due to?
Normal pupillary and ocular reflexes, flaccidity, and extensor plantar responses
Unconsciousness with a concussion is associated with?
Consciousness is not lost
What is NOT a characteristic of tonic-clonic seizure?
Head trauma
Which of the following is the leading cause of death in men below 35?
Otosclerosis
An abnormal bone remodeling in middle ear is pathophysiology of which condition?
Dizziness
Which of the following is a condition produced by conditions that deprive the body of blood, O2 or glucose?
Electromyography
All of the following tests/imaging can be used diagnostically in post concussion EXCEPT?
Finding of classic rotary nystagmus with latency and limited duration is considered pathognomonic of benign positional vertigo?
Which of the following is a true statement regarding a positive dix-Hallpike?
Benign positional vertigo
What is the most common cause of vertigo?
Quick recovery within 7-10 days
Simple concussion is associated with?
Depression
Causes of tonic-clonic seizures include all of the following except?
Presents with an aura
Which characteristic of absence of petit mal seizure is NOT true?
Abnormal neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex
Loss of consciousness of seizures is due to?
Sensorineural
Is Meniere's disease, ______ must be documented in the affected ear at least once during the exam.
True
T/F: Vertigo presents in cervicogenic vertigo is only present with movement.
Men 60-70 yoa
What are the demographics of a typical patient with orthostatic hypotension?
Hypercalcemia
Metabolic disorders of seizures include all of the following except: