27 Questions
Which part of the brain can be affected in cases of coma?
Reticular activating system
What is the purpose of prompt intervention in cases of coma?
To restore brain function
What type of comas are discussed in this lecture?
Metabolic comas
Which mnemonic is used to remember the most frequent causes of coma?
TIPPS
Which of the following is NOT a cause of coma listed in the text?
Anemia
Which diagnostic modality is used to elucidate intracranial structural abnormalities?
CT-Scan
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign that may be found on general physical examination?
Fever
Which of the following is NOT a cause of coma listed in the text?
Diffuse
What is the medical term for unarousable unresponsiveness?
Coma
Which part of the brain can be affected in cases of coma?
Both cerebral hemispheres and ARAS
What type of comas are discussed in this lecture?
Metabolic comas
What is the purpose of prompt intervention in cases of coma?
To save life
Which diagnostic modality is used to elucidate intracranial structural abnormalities?
Not mentioned in the text
Which mnemonic is used to remember the most frequent causes of coma?
SUPRATENTORAL
Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic comas?
Ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS) involvement
Which of the following is a potential cause of coma affecting the cerebral hemispheres?
Supratentoral
Which of the following is a potential cause of coma affecting the ascending Reticular Activating System (ARAS)?
Infratentoral
Which diagnostic modality is commonly used to rule out metabolic, endocrine, and toxicologic causes/complications of coma?
Arterial blood gases
Which of the following is a cause of coma listed in the text?
Hyperglycemia
Which of the following is a warning sign that may be found on general physical examination in a comatose patient?
Acidotic breathing
Which biochemical investigation is required to confirm hypercapnia in a comatose patient?
Arterial blood gases
Which of the following is a metabolic cause of coma?
Hypothyroidism
Which biochemical investigation is useful in suspected Addisonian crisis (acute adrenal failure)?
Urinalysis
Which of the following is a sign strongly suggesting metabolic coma (organ failure)?
Multifocal myoclonus
Which biochemical investigation is required to confirm hypoxia in a comatose patient?
Pulse oximetry
Which of the following is a cause of coma that may be indicated by acetone breath and hypoglycemia?
Alcohol
Which biochemical investigation is required to confirm high anion gap (AG) acidosis in a comatose patient?
Drug screening
Test your knowledge on biochemical investigation of coma with this quiz by Dr. Ghazali SM. Understand the causes, assessment methods, and interventions needed for this medical emergency.
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