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CLTM: Functional and Motor Sensory MappingMagnetoencephalography (MEG) - correct answer a functional neuroimaging technique for mapping brain activity by recording magnetic fields produced by electrical activity of the brain. Maps seizure focus, sensory, motor and language. A primary use of is source localization for refractory focal epilepsy (similar to HD EEG). ECOG - correct answer Electrocorticography is an EEG recording directly from the cerebral cortex using strips and grids. E...

CLTM green book notes Chapter 8how often should spells occur to require vEEG - correct answer at least 1-2x per month, or often enough to enable capture in a week stay in EMU decreasing AED in EMU setting - correct answer -decrease by 50% each day -long half-life (ex: Zonisamide) can be stopped upon admission -meds with novel mechanisms of action can stop at admission (gabapentin, pregabalin, keppra) -most can be restarted normally -some can rapid reload (phenytoin, carbazepene) does s...

CLTM: Invasive and Noninvasive Risks associated with foramen oval electrodes include Facial numbness Which of the following electrodes is MRI conditional for intracranial mapping? Platinum Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Strip electrodes are usually inserted through a Burrhole Subdural electrodes are commonly composed of Platinum Depth electrodes are used primarily in patients ...

CLTM Invasive Monitoring and Cortical Zones in Epilepsy cortical region which generates symptoms when activated by epileptiform discharges - correct answer symptomatic zone diagnostic tools for ID of symptomatic zone - correct answer clinical history vEEG cortical region capable of generating interictal epileptiform discharges - correct answer irritative zone diagnostic tools for ID of irritative zone - correct answer interictal EEG ECOG MEG cortical region where ictal epileptifo...

CLTM LTM EEG Instrumentation and TechnologyLTM requirements for minimum storage - correct answer 30 GB or 24 hrs video minimum number of channels recommended for ambulatory EEG (ACNS) - correct answer 8 channels number of channels recommended for LTM (ACNS) - correct answer 32-64 ACNS Guideline 12 - correct answer Guidelines for LTM in Epilepsy illumination required for low-light monochrome video (ACNS) - correct answer 0.03 foot candles illumination required for silicon intensifi...

CLTM NEURO A&PForamen of Munro - correct answer Opening between lateral vernicle & 3rd ventricle of the brain Medulla - correct answer Cardiovascular & respiratory centers for automatic control of heart rate & respiration Subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs - correct answer Between 2 layers of the meninges Trigeminal nerve - correct answer Major sensory nerve of the face Functions of the Medulla - correct answer Respiration, regulation of heart rate Brainstem is composed of - correct a...

CLTM Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology how long before brain cells start to die when deprived of oxygen - correct answer 3-5 minutes irreversible neuronal death begins at blood flows below - correct answer 12m/100g/min transverse temporal gyrus AKA - correct answer Heschl's gyrus first cortical structure to receive/process most of the incoming auditory information - correct answer transverse temporal gyrus transverse temporal gyrus is located - correct answer in the primary auditory cor...

CLTM: NeuroanatomyWhich of the following is considered the middle meningeal layer? Arachnoid matter What divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe? Central sulcus Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:11 / 0:15 Full screen What area of the brain regulates feeding, fleeing, mating, and fighting responses? Hypothalamus What area of the brain regulates balance and coordination of the motor and sensory systems...

CLTM Neurological Examination Decorticate posturing - correct answer -upper extremities flexed at the elbows and held closely to the body (rotated inward) -lower extremities externally rotated and extended. -occurs when the brainstem is not inhibited by the motor function of the cerebral cortex. posturing that occurs when occurs when the brainstem is not inhibited by the motor function of the cerebral cortex. - correct answer decorticate ability to recognize numbers and letters "writt...

cLTM Note CardsSubdural electrodes in LTM are used to record activity from - correct answer cerebral cortex Stip and grid electrodes are separated by inter-electrode distance of - correct answer .5-1CM An electrode application technique considered the only method that will insure a stable LTM scalp recording - correct answer collodion Risks associated w/ invasive subdural gird electrodes - correct answer stoke, Increased ICP, and infection Evaluating the sample EEG given which of the...

CLTM PracticeAn artifact that can mimic frontal slowing, even with eye lead monitors in place is _____. - correct answer Gloss kinetic (GKP) MRI became a diagnostic tool in _____ - correct answer 1980's Short massive tonic contraction in young children or infants - correct answer 1980's Mvts that imitate natural mvts but are involuntary - correct answer Complex Motor Sudden shock like muscle jerks - correct answer Myoclonic Repetitive rapid succession of flexion/extension of mus...

CLTM Questions1. PET a. Hypometabolism b. Hypoperfusion c. Hypothyroid d. Hypoglycemia - correct answer Hypometabolism 2. SPECT a. Hypometabolism b. Hypoperfusion c. Hypothyroid d. Hypoglycemia - correct answer Hypoperfusion 3. Choose the correct order for surgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery. a. Seizure, placement of subdural electrodes, epilepsy diagnosis, medication trials, surgical resection, imaging for pathology, EMU b. Seizure, epilepsy diagnosis, medication trials, i...

CLTM QuizStimulation assessment should be made on patients monitored in the ICU - correct answer Daily **What function has the lowest risk of being affected if a temporal lobectomy is performed in the dominant hemisphere - correct answer Supplementary Motor Deficits Where would the central sulcus be found in this sample - correct answer Between G3-G4 The purpose of bilateral mesial temporal depth electrodes is to - correct answer Lateralize hippocampal seizure focus The sample EEG sh...

CLTM Registry Questions Inflammation of the spinal cord - correct answer myelitis Which of the following is an expected outcome of an analysis of your protected data? (select all that apply) - correct answer -The determination of which backup method should be used -when to use data encryption -the type of data encryption to be used -the identification of what data should be backed up -what type of storage media is best in LTM, the computer operating system operates completely independ...

CLTM Relevant MedicationsBenzodiazepines (psychoactive) - correct answer therapeutic beta toxic delta/spindle coma (Benzo) Barbiturates (sedative-hypnotics) - correct answer therapeutic beta toxic level delta and spindle coma (Barb) Valproic Acid aka depakene (anticonvulsant) - correct answer toxic level increases delta/theta Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Lamotrigine AKA Lamictal (phenyltriazine) - correct answer Focal, Gen tonic colonic, Gen sz's caused by lgs, safest for pregnant w...

CLTM Seizure Classificationidiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) - correct answer classification of epilepsies genetically determined age-related onset clinical and electrographic characteristics pyknolepsy - correct answer Childhood absence in kids around 3-4 years symptomatic focal epilepsy - correct answer aka idiopathic focal epilepsy -associated with structural or metabolic conditions or suspected CNS disorder or viral/infections or parasitic disease triad of Jeavons syndrome -...

CLTM: Study Prep ASAP How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy? 72hours What less invasive test for language and memory has decreased the number of WADA tests that are being conducted? fMRI Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen A postictal impairment of function within a discrete region or regions of the brain Todd's Paralys...

CLTM study questions Phenobarbital Beta activity 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS WADA testing, also known as intracarotid amobarbitol procedure is performed for Language and memory lateralization 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Which childhood epileptic syndrome has the best prognosis Panayiotopoulous syndrome 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Dyphasia is the character...

CLTM Study BAEP / R - correct answer Brainstem auditory evoked potential / response -Diagnosis for cerbellopontine angle tumors, mutliple sclerosis, brainstem lesions, metabolic and toxic encephalopathies,brain death, and early prediction of outcome in postraumatic coma, Kindling - correct answer Development of epileptic seizures (in rats) that results from repeated focal stimulation and leads to the development of a predisposition to epileptiform convulsions. Similar to a log will not burn...

CLTM Syndromes and pathologies segmental loss of pyramidal neurons - correct answer hippocampal sclerosis MRI of hippocampal sclerosis - correct answer loss of volume T1 high T 2 signal accounts for 65% of temporal epilepsy - correct answer hippocampal sclerosis Agenesis of corpus callosum - correct answer birth defect in which the corpus callosum is not fully formed or is only partially formed syndromes associated with agenesis of corpus callosum - correct answer Arnold-Chiart Da...