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Questions and Answers
What is a lumbar puncture used to determine?
What is a lumbar puncture used to determine?
- Cardiovascular health.
- Kidney filtration rate.
- CNS involvement with certain diseases. (correct)
- Liver functionality.
Which of the following diseases can a lumbar puncture help diagnose involvement in?
Which of the following diseases can a lumbar puncture help diagnose involvement in?
- Multiple Sclerosis (correct)
- Osteoporosis
- Appendicitis
- Diabetes
What body system is the focus of investigation when performing a lumbar puncture?
What body system is the focus of investigation when performing a lumbar puncture?
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Central Nervous System (correct)
- Endocrine System
In what area of the body is a lumbar puncture performed?
In what area of the body is a lumbar puncture performed?
What fluids are collected during a lumbar puncture?
What fluids are collected during a lumbar puncture?
Flashcards
Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar Puncture
A procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing.
MS
MS
Multiple Sclerosis; an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Leukemia
Leukemia
Cancer of the blood or bone marrow.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma
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CNS involvement detection
CNS involvement detection
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Study Notes
- Lumbar punctures are performed to assess central nervous system (CNS) involvement in diseases
- Lumbar punctures aid in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Lumbar punctures aid in the diagnosis of leukemia
- Lumbar punctures aid in the diagnosis of lymphoma
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Lumbar punctures can diagnose diseases affecting the central nervous system. They assist in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, leukemia and lymphoma. This procedure is important for assessing CNS involvement.
