09/02

Question 1

What is long term prophylaxis of cluster headaches?

Answer 1

Verampil

Question 2

What are features of Bells Palsy?

Answer 2

LMN weakness
-facial weakness with forehead involvement 
Post auricular pain
Altered taste
Dry eyes

Question 3

What is the management of Bells Palsy?

Answer 3

Prednisolone within 72hrs of symptom onset

Eye care- lubricants and artificial tears

Question 4

What is the acute management of cluster headaches?

Answer 4

High flow oxygen

Sumatriptan- contraindicated in coronary heart disease

Question 5

What is a side effect of delayed Co-Beneldopa administration?

Answer 5

Can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Must be administered at the same time every day

Question 6

What anti emetic should be prescribed for post chemo nausea?

Answer 6

Ondanestron

Question 7

How can you determine if fluid is CSF?

Answer 7

Check for glucose in it

Question 8

What nerve root is responsible for tricep reflex?

Answer 8

C7-8

Question 9

What nerve root is responsible for bicep reflex?

Answer 9

C5-6

Question 10

What is an adverse effect of phenytoin?

Answer 10

Tingling and numbness in soles of feet

Question 11

What are the causes of subdural haemorrhage?

Answer 11

Rupture of bridging veins