Brain Infections and Inflammations

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Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the brain tissue?

  • Brain Abscess
  • Encephalitis (correct)
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Bacterial Meningitis

What is the main cause of a brain abscess?

  • Severe head trauma
  • Bacterial infection (correct)
  • Inflammation of the meninges
  • Viral infection

Which type of meningitis is caused by a virus?

  • Brain Abscess
  • Viral Meningitis (correct)
  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Encephalitis

Which type of meningitis is characterized by inflammation caused by bacteria?

<p>Bacterial meningitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest risk factor for stroke?

<p>High blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical imaging technique is typically used to rule out bleeding in stroke diagnosis?

<p>CT scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel or an abnormal vascular structure?

<p>Hemorrhagic stroke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke is caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain?

<p>Ischemic stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main signs and symptoms of stroke?

<p>Inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, dizziness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical imaging technique is typically used to rule out bleeding in stroke diagnosis?

<p>CT scan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the long-term complications that may occur after a stroke?

<p>Pneumonia and loss of bladder control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of ischemic stroke?

<p>Lack of blood flow to the brain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke accounts for the majority of stroke cases?

<p>Ischemic stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system for acute ischemic stroke relies primarily on the initial symptoms?

<p>Oxford Community Stroke Project classification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of stroke?

<p>Loss of vision in one eye (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of hemorrhagic stroke?

<p>High blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of hemorrhagic stroke?

<p>Intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic used to remember the warning signs of stroke?

<p>FAST (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of stroke?

<p>Inability to move or feel on one side of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor is NOT associated with stroke?

<p>A previous TIA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is typically used to rule out ischemia in stroke diagnosis?

<p>MRI scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke is caused by interruption of the blood supply to the brain?

<p>Ischemic stroke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for ischemic stroke if detected within three to four-and-a-half hours?

<p>Aspirin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most frequent cause of death after coronary artery disease?

<p>Stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for treatment to attempt recovery of lost function after a stroke?

<p>Stroke rehabilitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system is used to classify stroke based on clinical symptoms and further investigations?

<p>TOAST (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke involves bleeding within the brain itself?

<p>Intracerebral hemorrhage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which finding is most likely to lead to the correct identification of a stroke case?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mnemonic is used to remember the warning signs of stroke?

<p>FAST (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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