Neurology Review

4. (2 words) This is a common complication in Parkinson's patients as it progresses, because patients typically experience dysphagia
7. Patients who have had a stroke or who have a vascular disease are not supposed to take this migraine medication.
9. Epilepticus This is a complication seen in Epilepsy patients - refers to when a patient has 1 seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or more than 1 seizure in 30 minutes.
11. This is an eye disorder that causes increased pressure in the eyes and can lead to blindness.
12. This is an eye disorder that causes a person's vision to become cloudy or hazy.
14. This refers to the period that occurs right after a seizure - the patient is usually confused and sleepy.
17. This type of pain arises from abnormal or damaged nerves that process pain.
18. This imaging test (abbreviated) is a type of MRI that looks at blood vessels and blood flow in the brain.
20. This is one of the main medications used to treat patients with Meniere's Disease (and sometimes just patients with vertigo). It can be sedating and make people sleepy.
21. This diagnostic test (abbreviated) is used to assess electrical activity in the brain and is typically used for to diagnose and/or monitor seizure activity.

1. This is what the "A" stands for in PERRLA
2. This is the type of isolation precautions that patients who have meningitis should have
3. This refers to an outpouching in the arterial wall that weakens the vessel.
5. This is an osmotic diuretic that treats cerebral edema.
6. This is an acronym that is used when trying to remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
8. This type of dementia is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain.
10. A big risk factor for this type of meningitis is living in overcrowded places (ex: dorm, long-term care facility).
13. This sign refers to when a patient closes his or her eyes for 30 seconds and is asked to stand completely still. If the patient becomes unsteady, this means this sign is positive (often indicative of a brain tumor)
15. This is a type of headache that typically lasts between 15 - 30 minutes and can occur between 1-8 times per day.
16. This is a surgical procedure that refers to a complete or partial removal of a brain tumor.
19. This type of seizure is a loss of consciousness that typically lasts for 10-30 seconds and appears like the person is "starting off." They are more common in kids.
21. This (3 letter abbreviation) refers to a drain that an MD has inserted into the ventricles of the brain that allows for drainage and ICP monitoring.