EXAM
The homunculus is a distorted human figure that represents the amount
of neural mass associated with sensory and motor function for the
various body parts - ANSWERS-True
Dipole source models use both the dimple theory as well as 3D MRI
images to localize foci - ANSWERS-true
what area of the brain regulates balance and coordination of the motor
and sensory systems? - ANSWERS-cerebellum
Hearing is from what lobe - ANSWERS-temporal
What is considered the innermost meningeal layer - ANSWERS-pia
mater
True or false the amygdala creates memories? - ANSWERS-False
What is the lowest part of the brainstem and that is the the center for life
maintenance, controlling heart rate, respiration depth and rate, and blood
pressure? - ANSWERS-medulla oblongata
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EXAM
What area of the brain regulates balance and coordination of the motor
and sensory systems? - ANSWERS-Cerebellum v
Which part of a neuron sense message to the other neurons? -
ANSWERS-axon
What is the resting membrane potential of a neuron - ANSWERS--65
mV
What perfuses the occipital love and the subcortical structures -
ANSWERS-vertebrobasilar complex
What connects the two hemispheres together? - ANSWERS-corpus
callosum
if an artery in the circle of willis becomes occluded blood can pass
around and get through interconnected arteries to supply the deprived
areas, this is known as what - ANSWERS-collateral circulation
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EXAM
The ILAE definition of status epileptics is - ANSWERS-a condition that
results in sustained seizures
True or false: Triphasic GPDs will only respond to benzodiazepines
when associated with seizures - ANSWERS-False
What EEG activity indicates a poor outcome when seen during
hypothermia for cardia arrest - ANSWERS-SIRPEDs
True or False: implantation of grid electrodes is done during Phase 1
testing? - ANSWERS-False
What type of discharges are seen in 5%-10% of patients on cEEG? -
ANSWERS-GPDs
A stimulus induced EEG pattern is one that: - ANSWERS-There is a
repeatable change on the EEG with the same stimulus every time
True or False: LPDs are seen in CJD patients? - ANSWERS-True
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True or False: LPDs are seen in SAH patients? - ANSWERS-True
True or False: LPDs are seen in ICH patients? - ANSWERS-True
a reactive EEG is one that - ANSWERS-there is a change on the EEG
from a stimulus a pattern can be stimulus induced even when the
stimulus is unknown
How many failed AEDs must you have in order to be eligible for
epilepsy surgery? - ANSWERS-2
A repeating waveform with uniform morphology and duration occurring
with an interval in between charges is considered what by ACNS? -
ANSWERS-rhythmic
A long duration is considered - ANSWERS-5-59 min
True or False: a revolving pattern waxes and wains in its frequency -
ANSWERS-False
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