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Which central nervous system structures are supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which central nervous system structures are supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
- Cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, limbic system, and brainstem
- Hippocampus, amygdala, frontal lobe, and parietal lobe
- Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe
- Medulla, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, thalamus, and components of the temporal and occipital lobes (correct)
What is a common presentation of posterior circulation (PC) stroke?
What is a common presentation of posterior circulation (PC) stroke?
- Dizziness (correct)
- Hemiparesis
- Facial droop
- Visual disturbances
How do patients commonly describe dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness according to the text?
How do patients commonly describe dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness according to the text?
- Patients can easily distinguish between them and rarely change their description
- Dizziness is described as room spinning, lightheadedness as feeling off balance, and vertigo as feeling as if one may pass out
- Vertigo is described as feeling off balance, lightheadedness as room spinning, and dizziness as feeling as if one may pass out
- Patients cannot easily distinguish between them and will commonly change their description when asked (correct)
Which arteries are included in the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which arteries are included in the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which brain region is not supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which brain region is not supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which of the following is a component of the posterior circulation (PC)?
Which of the following is a component of the posterior circulation (PC)?
What is a common symptom of posterior circulation (PC) stroke?
What is a common symptom of posterior circulation (PC) stroke?
Which artery is not part of the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which artery is not part of the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which structure is not supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which structure is not supplied by the vertebrobasilar arterial distribution?
Which term is commonly used to describe a feeling of 'room spinning'?
Which term is commonly used to describe a feeling of 'room spinning'?
