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VTI: Diseases of the Neurological System
Diseases of Neuological System Clin Med 4
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 3
03/02/2011

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Term
Behavior, vision, emotion, learning, logic are all functions of what part of the brain?
Definition
Cerebrum
Term
Coordination, balance, reflexes are all functions of what part of the brain?
Definition
Cerebellum
Term
Mental status and body function are all functions of what part of the brain?
Definition
Brain stem
Term
Endocrine function, connects cerebrum and brainstem are all functions of what part of the brain?
Definition
Diencephalon
Term
C1-T2 of the spinal cord are responsible for what reflexes?
Definition
Front and rear legs
Term
T3-L3 of the spinal cord are repsonsible for what reflexes?
Definition
Rear legs
Term
L4-S3 of the spinal cord are repsonsible for what reflexes?
Definition
Rear legs and Perineum
Term
S1-S3 of the spinal cord are repsonsible for what reflexes?
Definition
Sciatic nerve and perineum
Term
The vestibular system (inner ear) is responsible for what?
Definition
Balance and Proprioception (awarness of body)
Term
What is cranial nerve 1?
Definition
Olfactory (smell)
Term
What is cranial nerve 2?
Definition
Optic- Vision, PLR, Balance-input
Term
What is cranial nerve 3?
Definition
Oculmotor- eye movement, PLR
Term
What is cranial nerve 4?
Definition
Trochlear- eye movement
Term
What is cranial nerve 5?
Definition
Trigeminal- face muscles
Term
What is cranial nerve 6?
Definition
Abducent- eye movement
Term
What is cranial nerve 7?
Definition
Facial- face muscles, taste
Term
What is cranial nerve 8?
Definition
Vestibulocochlear- hearing, balance
Term
What is cranial nerve 9?
Definition
Glossopharyngeal- Gag, swallowing
Term
What is cranial nerve 10?
Definition
Vagus- gag, swallowing, regurge
Term
What is cranial nerve 11?
Definition
Accessory- Head movement
Term
What is cranial nerve 12?
Definition
Hypoglossal- tongue movement
Term
Why is the history of a neurologic patient important?
Definition
To localize the lesion and identify and prognose disease
Term
Name some common diagnostic test:
Definition
Radiograph,Blood work, CSF tap, MRI, CT scan
Term
What are two types of seizures?
Definition

Generealized-Grand Mal

Partial-Petit Mal

Term
What are the three stages of a seizure?
Definition
  • Pre-ictal
  • Ictal
  • Post-ictal
Term

True or False

 

Most seizures last less then 5 minutes and can occur continuously or in clusters.

Definition
True
Term
This breed is the most common to be genetically predisposed to epilepsy?
Definition

German Shepherds

 

Note: Collies and Border Collies are other breeds

Term
No cause is identified for these multiple seizures and commonly occur in animals 1-3 years of age. This may be induced by excitement or estrus cycle.
Definition
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Term

True or False

 

Seizures are generally not an emergency

Definition
True
Term
To treat a seizure what medication would you use?
Definition

Phenobarbital or Potassium Bromide (KBR)

 

Remember: Phenobarbital is hepatotoxic

Term
This is the most common idiopathic disease diagnosed by rule out of tumor and has symptoms like balance problems that are gone within 48 hours.
Definition
Vestibular Disease
Term
Associated with panleukopenia in kittens when exposed to utero the disease has no treatment other than supportive care.
Definition
Cerebellar Hypoplasia (Congenital Disease)
Term
Rare disease of fluid acccumulation around the brain diagnosed by MRI seen in small brachycephalic dogs and has no treatment.
Definition
Hydrocephalus (Congenital Disease)
Term
A plug in a vessel that obstructs circulation and is very dependent on location and cause infarction.
Definition

Embolus (Vascular Disease)

 

Note: Usually a thrombus (a fibrin clot)

Term
What is the most common type of brain tumor in dogs and cats?
Definition
Meningioma
Term
Cognitive dysfunction (Old dog dementia) can be treated with:
Definition
  • Anipryl
  • Selegiline
  • Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor
  • Hills b/d diet (High doses of antioxidants)
Term
Inflammation of the brain or the covering of the brain with central nervous system signs.
Definition
Encephalitis/Meningitis
Term
A highly contagious viral disease becoming more uncommon due to vaccination.
Definition
Distemper
Term
Malformation or misarticulation that puts pressure on the spinal cord which causes ataxia treatment requires surgical alignment. This is common in large dogs (great dane and doberman) and horses.
Definition
Wobbler (Spinal Cord Disease)
Term
Infection in the vertebrae (bacterial or fungal) with a poor prognosis and is treated mainly with supportive care.
Definition
Discospondylitis
Term
Most common spinal disease in small animals with two types acute (Dachshund) and chronic which is treatment dependent by grade and is said that rest is the most important for recovery.
Definition

IVDD

Intervertebral Disk Disease

Term
Neurolgical patients require more of this than the average patient:
Definition
Nursing Care
Term
Peripheral Nerve dysfunction is usually cause by:
Definition

Trauma

 

Note: Tumors are also common

Term
A zoonotic viral disease that affects all warm blooded animals world wide is:
Definition
Rabies
Term
The incubation period for rabies is:
Definition
3-8 weeks and can be as long as 6 months
Term
What is the main form of transmission for rabies?
Definition
Bite wound
Term

True or False

There is a treatment for rabies

Definition
False
Term
Euthanasia is the most common option for rabies victims and they are determined positive with rabies by this:
Definition
Cutting off the head (for a fresh sample) and sending it to a lab for a direct flourescent antibody test
Term
Unvaccinated bittee must be quarantined for how long?
Definition
6 months or euthansia
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