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Brainstem Stroke Syndromes Quiz
Which cranial nerves arise from the midbrain?
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
3, 4 and 6
9, 10, 11 and 12
Which cranial nerve motor nuclei are located medially in the brainstem?
3, 4, 6 and 12
5, 7, 9, 10 and 11
1, 2 and 8
Which of the following midline brainstrem structures will result in an internuclear ophthalmoplegia if damaged?
Corticospinal tract
Medial lemniscus
Medial longitudinal fasciculus
Cranial nerve 6 motor nucleus
Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes Webers syndrome?
Ipsilateral 3rd palsy, contralateral weakness of limbs
Ipsilateral 3rd palsy with contralateral choreoathetosis and ataxia
Ipsilateral 3rd palsy, contralateral limb ataxia
Occlusion of which artery can result in "locked-in syndrome"?
Anterior communicating artery
Anterior choroidal artery
Middle cerebral artery
Recurrent artery of Heubner
Basilar artery
Which of the following tests should form part of your initial assessment of a patient with a suspected stroke?
MRI angiography
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
Carotid artery doppler
Capillary blood glucose measurement
Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for a patient presenting with a suspected stroke?
Tranexamic acid 1g
Aspirin 300mg
Aspirin 75mg
Bisoprolol
Which eponymous brainstem stroke pathology is demonstrated by the shaded area in the diagram?
Webers syndrome
Lateral medullary syndrome
Wernickes encephalopathy
Millard - Gubler syndrome
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