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Central Nervous System (CNS)

Frontal Lobe

Which of the following is involved in motor functions, reasoning, memory, and several higher order functions.?

Parietal Lobe

Which of the following Lobes integrates sensory information and determines spatial sense and navigation?

Temporal Lobe

Which of the following lobes has functions which include auditory perception, memory, speech, emotional responses, visual perception, and language skills including writing?

Occipital Lobe

Which lobe is involved in visual perception and color recognition?

Medulla Oblongata

Which of the following is the lower half section of the brain-stem and is responsible for autonomic functions?

Cerebellum

Which of the following body organs or body parts is most likely associated with Central Nervous System and responsible for movement and balance?

Pons

Which of the following is located between the Midbrain and the Medulla Oblongata?

Spinal Cord

The Central Nervous System's route of communication with the body is through which of the following?

Dorsal Root Ganglia

Which of the following contains the nerve cell bodies of the afferent sensory spinal nerves?

Grey Matter

Unmyelinated axons are the components of which of the following?

White Matter

Glial cells and myelinated axons are the components of which of the following?

Characteristics

Common Causes of Meningitis: Adolescent and Adult (6 - 60 Years Old)

Enteroviruses

Which of the following is the most likely Common Causes of Meningitis: Adolescent and Adult (6 - 60 Years Old)?

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Neisseria meningitidis (#1 Cause in Teens)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Common Causes of Meningitis: Children (6 Months - 6 Years)

Which of the following is the most likely Common Causes of Meningitis: Children (6 Months - 6 Years)?

Neisseria meningitidis

Haemophilus influenzae Type B

Common Causes of Meningitis: Elderly (60+ Years Old)

Which of the following is the most likely Common Causes of Meningitis: Elderly (60+ Years Old)?

Gram-Negative Rods

Listeria Monocytogenes

Common Causes of Meningitis: Newborn (0-6 Months)

Group B Streptococci

Which of the following is the most likely Common Causes of Meningitis: Newborn (0-6 Months)?

E. coli

Listeria monocytogenes

Haemophilus Influenzae Disease

Pneumonia

Which of the following diseases is most likely associated with Haemophilus influenzae?

Meningitis

Otitis Media

Cherry Red Epiglottitis

Thumbprint Sign (on X-ray)

Which of the following radiographic signs is most likely associated with Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis?

COPD Exacerbation

Ceftriaxone

Which of the following medications is indicated treatment of Haemophilus influenzae infection?

Rifampin Prophylaxis

Which of the following medications is indicated for prophylactic treatment of close contacts of children with Haemophilus influenzae infection?

Disease

Treatment

Gram Positive

Which of the following best describes the staining characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes?

Bacillus

Which shape best describes Listeria monocytogenes?

Intracellular

Which of the following is a characteristic of Listeria monocytogenes?

Survives in Cold Temperature

Actin Rocket

Tumbling Motility

When viewed with light microscopy, Listeria monocytogenes exhibits a characteristic motility described as ______________ which can help with identification.

Catalase-Positive

Beta-Hemolytic

Only Gram-Positive with Endotoxin-Like Structure

Meningitis Assessment

Assessment

Nausea and Vomiting

During your assessment of a patient with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Fever

Nuchal Rigidity

Severe Headache

Purpura

During your assessment of a patient with meningococcemia which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Seizures

Photophobia

Infants and Young Children

Opisthotonus Position

During your assessment of an infant with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen?

High Pitched Cry

Bulging Fontanel

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