2 ⼀NEUROLOGY II Flashcards
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In regards to Carpal Tunnel, the ⬜ n. courses between the ⬜ and ⬜ muscles before crossing under the ⬜ inside the carpal tunnel
In regards to Carpal Tunnel, the Median n. courses between the [Flexor Digitorum superficialis] and [Flexor Digitorum Profundus] before crossing under the [Flexor Retinaculum transverse carpal ligament] inside the carpal tunnel
Although [minor head trauma] does NOT usually indicate [nHCT]
these 3 “special” groups do…
[HIGH RISK: subjects | symptoms | signs]
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Name the [HIGH RISK subjects]? (6)
subjects AKA “patients”
1. age ≥65
2. Coagulopathic
3. IntoxicationDrug/EtOH
4. [PHM([ped vs auto])]
5. [PHM( [vehicular ejection])]
6. [PHM([Fall from height])]
| PHM = Patients with High-Risk Mechanism
[minor head trauma] does NOT usually indicate [noncontrast Head CT].
Although [minor head trauma] does NOT usually indicate [noncontrast Head CT], there are 3 “special” groups that do…
[HIGH RISK: subjects | symptoms | signs]
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Name the [HIGH RISK symptoms]? (7)
- Retrograde amnesia ≥30min before injury
- [Vomiting ≥ 2]
- Seizure
- Severe HA
- AMSincluding LOC
- Neuro deficit
- GCS ≤14
Minor head trauma does NOT usually indicate [noncontrast Head CT].
There are 3 groups that require [noncontrast Head CT] after Minor head trauma..
[HIGH RISK: subjects | symptoms | signs]
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Name the [HIGH RISK signs]? (2)
- depressed skull fx
- Basilar skull fx (CSF drainage, hemotympanum, [battle’s postauricular ecchymosis], periorbital hematoma)
Injury to the ⬜ causes ⬇︎ ability to Dorsiflex
[PF(common or deep) nerve]
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foot dropPED
✏️PF = [Peroneal⼀Fibular] - L4 (S1-S2)
Lennox Gastaut Dx?
Slow Spike-Wave EEG
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Lennox Gastaut
Lennox Gastaut CP-2
Lennox Gastaut
- Lala Land Retarded before 5 yo
- Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures SEVERE
Levodopa is used to treat Parkinson’s Disease
Early SE?-3
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Late SE?
Early SE (HAD) = Hallucinations/Agitation/Dizziness
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Late SE (5-10 yrs post tx) = Involuntary mvmnts
[Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)] Tx- 2
footnote
1. Rivastigmine AChinesterase inhibitor
- [2nd Gen Antipsychotic] for visual hallucination
* REMEMBER THAT DLB PTS ARE SENSITIVE TO ANTIPSYCHOTICS*
“DLB at the DMV “
List the difference between Primary and Secondary Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures
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Seizure ATTaCK
Primary GTC occur when electrical discharge simultaneously comes from diffuse bilateral cortical areas (i.e. Absence)
vs
Secondary GTC comes from the spread of a [simple partial seizure]
List the sequence of events for a [GTC Seizure] - 5
Seizure ATTaCK
1st: Aura (nausea/dizziness) vs Simple Partial
2nd: Tonic: Sudden Stiffness–>Falling and cry out
3rd: [Time Out: aPNEA] –> Cyanotic, dusky face
4th: Clonic convulsions + oral involvement
5th: [Krazed: Postictal Amnesia (pt only recalls aura) + Lethargy + incontinence]
Pt just fell and started GTC seizing right in front of you!
How should you manage them? - 4
Seizure ATTaCK
1st: Roll pt onto side
2nd: Stabilize Head BUT NOT THEIR MVMNTS
3rd: KEEP THINGS OUT OF MOUTH OR AROUND PT
4th: ER if > 5 min
Main Features of TIA - 3
TIA(Transient Ischemic Attack) is
1. {Transient = [usually < 20m but ≤60m REQD]}
- {Ischemia (without infarction) is FOCAL(→ FOCAL neuro sx)}
- {Attack is [REVERSIBLE⼀NO residual sx⼀NO residual radio]}
🔎radio = radiomanifestations (⊝MRI)
Management for Epidural Spinal Cord Compression? -3
- [High Dose Dexamethasone IV]
- MRI
- Neurosurg consult
[Medial Midbrain Syndrome of Weber] etx
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CP-2
PCA infarct ➜ damage to –>
- [Oculomotor CN3] → [iPL DOPe]
- [Crus CerebriCST & CorticoBulbar)] → [CTL Hemiparesis→ Face, UE, LE]
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DOPe = [(Down & Out eye) + Ptosis + (eye dilated)]
Memantine
MOA
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Indication
Blocks Glutamate from binding to NMDA Receptor
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Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s
Memory depends on a BL 4-way circuit
What is this circuit?-4
“Having Fun Memories Around”
[Hippocampus temporal lobe] –> Fornix –> [Mamillary Bodies] —> [ANT Thalamus]
Meniere’s Disease etx
⬆︎endolymphatic fluid in inner ear–> Membranous labyrinth swelling and rupture –> [KRE- K+ Rich Endolymph] leak into [Na+ rich perilymph] –> abnormal hair cell function –> VTNH sx
**Very Terrible Nystagmus & Hearing **
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same sx as Acute Labyrinthitis
Acute Labyrinthitis CP - 4?
**Very Terrible Nystagmus & Hearing **
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus
- Nystagmus
- Hearing loss which –> Permanent eventually
same sx as Meniere’s Disease
MeningoVascular syphilis infects ⬜ , which can present as stroke (2/2 to ⬜) , and is confirmed via ⬜
What is the tx?
[subarachnoid space vessels] ; intracranial arteritis ; [CSF VDRL]
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PCN
Meniere’s Disease tx - 5
1st: Diet(restrict Na+, caffeine, Nicotine, EtOH)
2nd: [antihistamines ⼀Benzo ⼀antiemetics]
3rd: DiureticsLong Term
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Sx = VTNH (Vertigo, Tinnitus, Nystagmus, Hearing loss)
Mgmt of Epidural hematoma -3
- [Reduce ICP“Stop My Head Swelling!”]
a) SBP > 100
b) Mannitol IV
c) [Hyperventilate to pCO2 25-30]
d) Stress px(H2🟥, PPI)
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2. Remove hematoma
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3. Cauterize Dura (Electrocoagulate & Ligate middle meningeal a. of the dura arteries)
Name the 5 components of reducing Intracranial Pressure?
“Stop My Head Swelling (Cancer) !”
a) SBP > 100
b) Mannitol IV
c) [Hyperventilate to pCO2 25-30]
d) Stress px(H2🟥, PPI)
➜ e)+/- {CTS (for [CA|Trauma|Sickness_infxn] etx}
Most common side effects of INH isoniazid (2)
Injuries to
Nerves= Neuropathy (Pyridoxine B6 = tx/px)
and
Hepatocytes= Hepatitis - THIS IS SELF LIMITED AND RESOLVE WITHOUT INTERVENTION
4 most common symptoms of Heat Stroke
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HEAT
- Hyperthermia
- [Externally FLUSHED with Dry Skin]
- AMS(Confusion/HA/LOC/Dizziness)
- Tachycardia
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[⬇︎ core temp by 0.2C/minute] using [Augmentation of EVAPORATIVE COOLING]
Most common [1° CNS Tumors] in Adults (3)
GMS
[Glioblastoma astrocytoma] (GRADE 4 - MALIGNANT - 2nd MOST COMMON to Metastasis)
MeninGioma benign
SChWannoma
Brain Metastasis=MOST COMMON ADULT BRAIN CA
Most common [1° CNS Tumors] in Pediatrics-3
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what’s the only one that’s supratentorial?
PEDs
Pilocytic Astrocytoma = MOST COMMON and can be Supratentorial OR infratentorial
Ependymoma (found in 4th Vt)
meDulloblastoma PNET = 2nd most common
Ependymoma and meDulloblastoma are infratentorial POST fossa(image)
Most Cryptogenic Stroke are ⬜ in origin. What is Cryptogenic Stroke ⬜ ?
Describe thew workup? -2
embolic;
ischemic stroke w/o obvious source on initial eval
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advanced cardiac imaging + ambulatory cardiac monitoring
to detect paroxysmal arrhythmia (afib)
Most seizures in young children with fever are benign (febrile seizure)
When is Lumbar Puncture indicated? (4)
- Nuchal rigidity
- HA
- bulging fontanelle
- prolonged AMS
Brachial Plexus damage of
[proximal median {C5⼀T1} n]
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clinical presentation? (2)
[PB F]
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[+ thumb paralysis w thenar atrophy](if recurrent branch affected)
[PBF] = [Pope’s BlessingFISTING]
💡[Pope’s BlessingFISTING] = the official “Pope’s Blessing” antecdote.
Brachial Plexus damage of
[proximal median {C5⼀T1} n]
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cause
[anteroMedial⼀pFSF]
👓{[anteroMedial⼀pFSF] = {[anteroMedial⼀proximal humerus displacement] iTSo [FOOSA Supracondylar Fx]
Brachial Plexus damage of
[distal median {C5⼀T1} n]
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cause (2)
- carpal tunnel
- wrist laceration
[UCR “median claw”]
Brachial Plexus damage of
[distal median {C5⼀T1} n]
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clinical presentation? (2)
[UCR “median claw”]
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[+ thumb paralysis w thenar atrophy](if recurrent branch affected)
=[Ulnar ClawResting] = the “median claw”
Brachial Plexus damage of
[proximal Ulnar {C8, T1} n]
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clinical presentation?
[UCF]
=[Ulnar ClawFisting]
Brachial Plexus damage of
[ULNAR (C8, T1) n]
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cause -3
- [FALL ONTO FLEXED ELBOW ➜ POSTERIOR PROXIMAL HUMERUS DISPLACEMENT]{→ PROXIMAL ULNA❌ = [UCF]}
- [MEDIAL EPICONDYLE]{→ PROXIMAL ULNA❌ = [UCF]}
________________ - [BICYCLIST HOOK OF HAMATE INJURY = GUYAN CANAL SYNDROME]{→ DISTAL ULNA❌ = [PBR “ulnar claw”]}
=[Ulnar ClawFisting]
=[Pope’s BlessingResting] = [the “ulnar claw”]
Brachial Plexus damage of
[distal ULNAR C8-T1 n]
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clinical presentation?
[PBR “ulnar claw”]
from [BICYCLIST HOOK OF HAMATE INJURY = GUYAN CANAL SYNDROME]
- ([hyperextension of 4th MCP and 5th MCP] + [flexion of 4th PIP and 5th PIP])*
=[Pope’s BlessingResting] = [the “ulnar claw”]
Myasthenia Gravis, LEMS and [Myopathies (polymyositis/dermatomyositis)] can be similar
How can you differentiate these based on reflexes?
Myopathies[polymyositis/dermatomyositis] and LEMS have ⬇︎ Reflexes.
Myasthenia is normal
Myotonia Dystrophy Clinical Manifestation - 6
My Tonia, My Toupee, My TV Viewers, My Throat, My Ticker, My Testicles,
Tonia = MyoTonia = [⬇︎ relaxation after volitional muscle contraction accmp/by Weakness & Atrophy] (cant let go of doorknob)
Toupee = Frontal Balding / daytime sleepiness
TV viewer = Cataracts / Ptosis
Throat = SEVERE DYSPHAGIA –> Aspiration PNA
Ticker = Arrhythmia
Testicle = Testicular Atrophy
[AUTO DOM CTG Repeat]
How does [Congenital Myotonia Dystrophy] present? (6)
My Tonia, My Toupee, My TV Viewers, My Throat, My Ticker, My Testicles,
- presents at birth with*
- ________________*
hypoTonia profoundly
cataracts
inverted V-shaped upper lip
feeding intolerance
respiratory distress
contractures
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[AUTO DOM CTG Repeat]
how is Myotonia Dystrophy initially diagnosed?
[AUTO DOM CTG Repeat]
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My Tonia, My Toupee, My TV Viewers, My Throat, My Ticker, My Testicles
Name 2 indications for a [Contrast Head CT]
intracranial abscess
intracranial mass
Name 4 Factors that differentiate [Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome] from Myasthenia Gravis
- [LEMS] improves with exercise/exertion during the day!
- [LEMS] will show no imprvmnt with [Tensilon Edrophonium] injection OR ice pack
- {[LEMS] nerve testing shows [DEC DTR] but [INC Interactive Muscle responses✏️]}
- {[LEMS] has autonomic dysfunction(orthostasis, dry mouth, impotence)}
✏️[Interactive Muscle Response] = voluntary muscle initiated by host
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🅆orst after physical activity]} (2)
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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1. Mass
2. SAH
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this one:
{HA with [🄸NC Frequency or INC Severity]} (3)
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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1. M ass
2. S ub🄳ural hematoma
3. M ed overuse
“MSM always [INC frequency] or [INC SEVERITY]😈”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🅃hunderclap⼀Sudden⼀“worst HA of life”]}
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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SAH
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🅁adical personality😵changes]} (4)
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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1. i ntracerebral hemorrhage
2. m ass
3. m eningitis
4. e ncephalitis
“i m me (“I am me!😭”: Radical Personality ∆)”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
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intracerebral_hemorrhage:mass:meningitis:encephalitis
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this “{HA with [FRATwIPS]”} :
{HA with [🄰ge ≥50 yo]} (2)
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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- Mass
- Giant Cell Temporal Arteritis
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🄿apilledema]} (4)
⭐PAID⭐
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▶“[HA with 🄿apilledema] and [HA with 🄵ocal neuro ∆ ] both come from getting…
PAID…which INC pressure…which hurt my HEAD”
▶▶(PAID causes → {[ICP] which → H.E.A.D.sx]}) 📄
📄[PAIDetx → {[ICP] → H.E.A.D.sx]})
PCIIH
AV Malformation
[INC CSF inproduced]
{[DEC CSF out([Mass vs [Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis])_©️Brain MRI stat)]}
_________➜ ________
[ICP]
_________➜ ________
[HA (with focal neuro ∆ 🚩 | with Papilledema 🚩)]
[Eye vision ∆ + Papilledema]
[AMS]
[Doesn’t eat 2/2 NV]
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🄵ocal neuro changes]} (4)
⭐PAID⭐
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▶“[HA with 🄿apilledema] and [HA with 🄵ocal neuro ∆ ] both come from getting…
PAID…which INC pressure…which hurt my HEAD”
▶▶(PAID causes → {[ICP] which → H.E.A.D.sx]}) 📄
📄[PAIDetx → {[ICP] → H.E.A.D.sx]})
PCIIH
AV Malformation
[INC CSF inproduced]
{[DEC CSF out([Mass vs [Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis])_©️Brain MRI stat)]}
_________➜ ________
[ICP]
_________➜ ________
[HA (with focal neuro ∆ 🚩 | with Papilledema 🚩)]
[Eye vision ∆ + Papilledema]
[AMS]
[Doesn’t eat 2/2 NV]
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}” and need [⬜2 to r/o ⬜2]
List DDx for this [Headache Red Flag]:
{HA with [🅂ystemic Sx(fever, rash)]} (2)
▶{STAT [©️Brain MRI]}
▶{STAT [🅽HCT if c/f SAH)]} ;
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▶▶mass intracranial;
▶▶[cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (DEC CSF outflow)]
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- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
[Name the 4 EPS-ExtraPyramidalSymptoms]
(typically caused by [D2🟥] Rx)
EPS = TADD
{Tardive dyskinesia⬅︎ < [Valbenazine|DeuTetrabenazine] > }
{[Akathisia (restlessness)]⬅︎ < 1st⼀lower D2🟥 Rx dosage –(if persist)–> ⼀give BBB* 2nd >}
{Dystonia (sudden twisted posture worst with activity [Torticollis = dystonia of the “neck”])⬅︎ < bdIV >}
{[Drug-induced P|RKinsonism]⬅︎ < bAIV >}
(EPS is typically caused by [D2🟥] Rx)
🔎bdIV = [Benztropine IV] vs [Diphenhydramine IV]
🔎[D2🟥] = [D2 R Blocker]
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🔎🔲 ⬅︎ < Treatment >
Tx for each EPS-ExtraPyramidalSymptom -4
EPS = TADD
{Tardive dyskinesia⬅︎ < [Valbenazine|DeuTetrabenazine] > }
{[Akathisia (restlessness)]⬅︎ < 1st⼀lower D2🟥 Rx dosage –(if persist)–> ⼀give BBB* 2nd >}
{Dystonia (sudden twisted posture worst with activity [Torticollis = dystonia of the “neck”])⬅︎ < bdIV >}
{[Drug-induced P|RKinsonism]⬅︎ < bAIV >}
🔎bdIV = [Benztropine IV], [Diphenhydramine IV]
🔎bAIV = [Benztropine IV], [Amantadine IV]
🔎D2B = [D2 R Blocker]
🔎{BBB* = Betablocker_propranolol, Benzo_lorazepam, [Benztropine IV]}
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🔎X ⬅︎ < Treatment >
Name the 4 classic sx of [INC IntraCranial Pressure]- 4
HEAD
1.HA, Positional, worst at night/morning
2.[Eye papilledema & vision ∆ ]
4.AMS
5.[Doesn’t eat (NV)]
Name the Major UMN signs (5)
UMN signs = Weak MESH
Weakness
[Spastic Gait & Paralysis (partially from disproportionate Extensor weakness)]
[Exaggerated Reflexes (Babinski)]
Mental Status change
HemipLegia
Parinaud Syndrome etx
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How does it clinically present?-5
[dorsal Midbrain SUP colliculi Pretectum]❌➜
“Parinaud LOSS his PUPAw”
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[Pupillary light reflex_LOSS]
[Upward Conjugate Vertical Gaze_LOSS (paralysis)]
Ptosis
Ataxia
[+/- water hydrocephalus 2/2 obstructive Pineal GlandGerminoma]
[(PUPAw) Parinaud Dorsal Midbrain syndrome]
📖etx =[Dorsal Midbrain SUP colliculi Pretectum] controls [conjugate vertical gaze]. if lesioned/ compressed (i.e. byPineal GlandGerminoma) → PUPAw/[Upward conjugate vertical gaze] paralysis
Name the most common pineal gland tumor
and how it clinically manifest (2)?
Germinoma
- [Parinaud Dorsal Midbrain syndrome (PUPAw)]
- [Pituitary hypothalamic dysfunction (if in suprasellar region)]
Name the red flags that indicate a HA may be malignant (8)
[FRATwIPS] cause malignant HA
- Focal neuro ∆
- Radical personality ∆
- Age ≥50
- [Thunderclap⼀Sudden⼀”worst HA of life”]
- worst after physical activity
- [INC Freq or INC Severity]
- Papilledema
- [Systemic sx (fever/rash)]
HA diary should contain OPQRSSTAP
“{HA with [FRATwIPS] are Red Flags!}”
Name the Serotonergic Drugs -7
- SSRI
- SNRI
- TCA
- Tramadol
- MDMA
6. Linezolidabx
7. MAOIantidepressant
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#6-7 = Serotonergic Honorable mentions(= C❌D with #1-5 due to ⇪ Serotonin Syndrome risk)
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Classic Signs - 5
TYT Does Heroin
- Tremors
- Yawning
- Tachypnea
- Diarrhea
- High Pitched Cry
Caused by maternal opioid (Heroin) use during pregnancy
Neonate comes in with Hydrocephalus, delineated by bulging fontanelles
1st Diagnostic test you should obtain?
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Tx?
Head CT
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Ventricular Shunt
Nerve roots for Ankle Jerk Reflex
“1, 2 buckle my shoe - 3, 4 kick the door - 5, 6 pick up sticks - 7, 8 lay down straight”
S1 - S2
Nerve roots for Patellar Reflex
“1, 2 buckle my shoe - 3, 4 kick the door - 5, 6 pick up sticks - 7, 8 lay down straight”
L3 - L4
Nerve roots for Biceps Reflex
“1, 2 buckle my shoe - 3, 4 kick the door - 5, 6 pick up sticks - 7, 8 lay down straight”
C5 - C6
Nerve roots for Triceps Reflex
“1, 2 buckle my shoe - 3, 4 kick the door - 5, 6 pick up sticks - 7, 8 lay down straight”
C7 - C8
Genetic etx of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
[17q11 mutation] ➜ suppression of [NTS-GAP] ➜ [(CLAP ON) tumor sx]
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[NTS-GAP] = [NeuroFibroMin Tumor Suppressor-GTPase Activating Protein]
Characteristics of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (6)
“CLAP ON type 1!”
- [Cafe Au Lait HYPERpigmented spots ≥ 6]
- Lisch nodules
- [Acoustic Schwannoma uL ➜ HA/Tinnitus/Vertigo]
- Pheochromocytoma
- Optic N glioma
- Neurofibroma PLEXIFORM
Note: NF1 in Newborns will present w/Macrocephaly, ⬇︎Feeding ,learning disabilities
Identify disease
Lisch nodules seen in Neurofibromatosis TYPE 1
CLAP ON type 1!
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Clinical Presentation - 4
**[B** 2]<sup>4</sup>
- [**Bilateral** Acoustic Schwannomas➜ Bilateral DEAF]
- BL Cataracts
- [Belowpigment (*hypOpigmented*) Cafe Au Lait spots]
- Benign Multiple Meningiomas
Ocular Tonometry indication
Measures intraocular pressure(≥30 = ⊕Acute CAG!)
(≥30 mmHg = ⊕Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma! → OpHtho consult + Timolol/CTS/Acetazolamide STAT)
Normal Retina consist of ____, _____ and ______
Papilledema occurs when ⬜ , and this is commonly caused by what 3 conditions?
normal [RetinaDSL] = DSL: [Disc margin sharp /Small veins linear /Large vessels sharp]
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{PCM causes [INC ICP(H.E.A.D.) sx]→ transmitted to (Optic CN2) → (papilledema[RetinaDSL]} ;
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“
“PCM causes Papilledema”
1. PCIIH
2. [CSF❌[(⬇︎CSF out⼀CVST✏️) vs (⇪CSF in/made) ]
3. Mass intracranial
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✏️CVST = [CErEbral Venous Sinus Thrombosis ( → ⬇︎CSF outflow)]
Parkinsonism is often caused by ____ or _____
Name 2 rare causes of Parkinsonism
Common =
✔︎ {DIRECT Striatum[Substantia nigra pars compacta degeneration (2/2 idiopathic “LABS” accumulation)}
vs
✔︎ [D2🟥]Rx
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rare =
-CO2 toxicity
-ManGanese toxicity
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🔎LABS = [Lewy α-synuclein BodieS]
Parkinsonism Clinical signs (8)
PARK & hamp
[Pill Rolling Resting 4-6 Hz unilateral Tremor] worst with Rest & Mental Task
[AReflexia posturally (should have late onset)] –>Shuffling Gait/Fall when turning or stopping
[Rigidity Cogwheel]
BradyKinesia
+
- hypOphonic speech
- autonomic ⬇︎ (constipation / bladder problems / orthostatic hypOtension)
- micrographia
-
poker masked face
P|RK([P or R ]+ K)= primary signs
Parkinson’s Disease Tx = SALADS
L
MOA (2)
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Complications (3)
“Eat SALADS after you Park”
{🔧[L + C ]
🔧with [ (E vs T)</sup> ]}
—–--
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⊗ arrhythmia: (Levodopa can → peripheral catecholamine formation → arrhythmia)
⊗dyskinesia involuntary mvmts]: chronic Levodopa can → [dyskinesia involuntary mvmts] after admin = “on/off phenomenon”
⊗akinesia: between doses
🔎 = [Levodopa(Dopamine Precursor) + (Carbidopa)] with [(Entacapone or Tolcapone)] *
Parkinson’s Dz Tx - 6
“Eat SALADS after you Park”
- {[Levodopa(Dopamine Precursor)+ Carbidopa] with [Entacapone|Tolcapone]}
- Amantadine
- {[Anticholinergics (Benztropine)]➜ treats [Parkinsons “P|R toxic cholinergism”]} ✏️
- [Dopamine PostSynaptic R Agonist](NonErgot: Ropinirole vs. Pramipexole) & (ergot:bromocriptine)
- Selegiline
-
Surgery
- Pallidotomy: Destructive of [Globus Pallidus:internal]
- SubThalamic nuc. inhibition with electrode
- ANT Choroidal a ligation
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📝Parkinson dz = {[loss of dopamine] + [“P|R toxic cholinergism”]}. Anticholinergics“Benztropine” treat toxic cholinergism (Pill rolling tremor + Rigidity cogwheel only)
Patient with c/f meningitis has received antibiotics prior to having lumbar puncture
How may this affect CSF analysis? (4)
Abx pretreatment can cause CSF:
- Glucose HIGHER than expected
- Protein lower than expected
- [Gram Stain] yield lower than expected
- [Gram Culture] yield lower than expected
Patient presents with lower extremity paralysis with paresthesia
workup?
Patients s/p recent [ischemic CVA/TIA] have ⇪ risk for what 3 complications following [ischemic CVA/TIA]?
Because of this, CVA/TIA pts should undergo ⬜ within 24 hours
pts s/p [ISCHEMICCVA/TIA]… have ⇪ risk for developing:
1. [(within 3d)hemorrhagic conversion]
2. [(within 3d)cerebral edema]
3.[(WITHIN 30d)REPEAT STROKE]
[BALTIC(post ischemic stroke mgmt)] STAT
patients with undetermined [altered mental status] should RECEIVE which 3 drugs on arrival? -3
Not Thinking Great
- Naloxone
- [Thiamine B1 ➜
- [Glucose /Dextrose IV)]
Patients with [late-life major depression onset > 65 yo] are at INC risk for developing what 2 conditions?
Alzheimer’s
Vascular dementia
PE is common cause of early death in recovering Stroke patients, so DVT px is needed
How is DVT px determined for Acute Ischemic Stroke patients? (2)
if patient received
[thrombolytics | dual antiplatelet | therapeutic anticaogulation] ➜ IPC
________versus_________
[ASA only] ➜ [IPC + SQ Prophylactic Heparin]
IPC = Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
[Pineal gland tumors] p/w ⬜ syndrome, and some [Pineal gland tumors] are ⬜ that secrete ⬜
Describe cp for this syndrome -5
[PUPAwParinaud’s dorsal midbrain syndrome] ;
Germinomas ; HCG
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[(PUPAw)]
[Pupillary light reflex_LOSS]
[Upward Vertical Gaze_LOSS (paralysis)]
Ptosis
Ataxia
[+/- water hydrocephalus 2/2 obstructive Germinoma]
“Parinaud LOSS his PUPAw”
✏️PPDMS can also occur with any [Dorsal Midbrain SUP Colliculi Pretectal]❌
PKU-Phenylketonuria S/S (4)
PKU smells a MESS!
Musty Odor
Eczema
Seizures
Slow mentally (retard)
Postconcussive syndrome can persist anytime from ⬜ to ⬜ post TBI, and involves what 8 major sx?
hours to ≥6 months after TBI
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postconcussive from ADAM’S VHS
Amnesia
Difficulty concentrating/multitasking
Anxiety
Mood alteration
Sleep ∆
Vertigo dizziness
HA
So CONFUSED
Prolactin level of ⬜ = Prolactinoma
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Tx? -2
> 200
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[Dopamine R agonist (bromocriptine ergot vs cabergoline)] <
1cm < [Surgery for MACROademona]
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tx ⬇︎tumor size (even visual sx) within few days. Surgery rarely indicated
Pronator Drift is a good indicator of what type of disease?
[UMN Pyramidal Tract Dz (think stroke)]
- Pyramidal Tract = CorticoBulbar and CorticoSpinal
- Clasp Knife phenomenon also indicates Pyramidal Tract Dz*
Pt has advancing foot crossing over opposite foot similar to closing scissor blades
What causes Scissors Gait?
“spastic” UMN(Corticospinal Pyramidal Tract) lesions
Spasticity causes Scissors Gait
Pts are recommended to employ ⬜ during the prodromal phase of VANS to abort the syncopal episode
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Name two examples (2)
[physical counterpressure maneuvers]
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[crossing legs while tensing body muscles] or [clenching fist while tensing arm muscles]
these improve venous return and cardiac output
Pts with Cerebellum lesions have _____ (ContraLateral vs Ipsilateral) Hemiataxia. Why is this? ; Why are Cerebellar hemorrhages so dangerous?
IPSILATERAL ; CorticoPontoCerebellar fibers decussate TWICE ; May extend down into brainstem –> Coma & Death
Image: L Cerebellar hemorrhage –> L hemiataxia
Recall the Oculosympathetic Horner’s pathway - 9
[HPI - ULS - fcm]
- Hypothalamus
- Passes as hypothalamospinal tract in lateral medulla
- [IML C8-T1 Cilospinal Center of Budge] = SNX1 ⼀→ exits @ T1 and travels
_________________ - Under Subclavian Artery as [sympathetic chain trunk]
- Lung Apex
-
SUP cervical ganglion near carotid bifurcation *(= SNX2)
_________________ - facial Sweat Glands
- carried with CN5B1 thru cavernous sinus & then SUP orbital fissure to Pupil Dilator
- [muller’s superior tarsal muscle] innervation
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✏️2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 8 are most common sites of Horner’s syndrome
🔎SNX = Synapse
What are the most common causes of Horner’s Syndrome? - 5
- Lateral Medullary syndrome of Wallenberg
- [spinal cord lesion above T1 (Brown Sequard hemisection/syringomyelia)]
- Lung Apex tumor
- Neck Carotid Trauma
- Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
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[HPI - ULS - fcm] 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 8 are most common sites of Horner’s syndrome
Sciatica
etx
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Clinical Presentation - 3
“Having Sciatica makes you break LAWS”
- [Lower Back pain w/radiation down POSTERIOR thigh –> lateral foot]
- Ankle jerk reflex ABSENT (this can occur naturally with age!)
- Weak Hip Extension
- [S1 n PosteroLateral compression at L4-5 or L5-S1] –> UMN signs
Sciatica tx -3
“Having Sciatica makes you break LAWS”
1. NSAIDs
2. APAP
3. Self-Limited
NSAIDs + APAP = 1st line tx as Sciatica sx are Self limited
Sciatica
dx? -2
“Having Sciatica makes you break LAWS”
Dx = CLINICAL
(Only use MRI for confirmation of disc herniation if sensory/motor deficit, cauda equina syndrome sx or epidural abscess r/o)
Seizures and Syncope are difficult to differentiate
Name features that help differentiate Seizures from Syncope - 4
Seizures has…
- Postictal confusion
- Postictal lethargy
- Triggered by flashing lights
- Tongue laceration
beware: Clonic jerks can occur during syncope associated w/cerebral hypoxia!!
Serotonin Syndrome Clinical Presentation (8)
“Serotonin gave me the 🆂HI🆅🅴RS!”
🆂hivering
[Hyperreflexia & Myoclonus]
INC Temp
[🆅itals Unstable (tachycardia vs. tachypnea vs. HTN)]
[🅴ncephalopathy (Confusion vs. Agitation)]
Restlessness
Sweating
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🆂🆅🅴 = Serotonin Syndrome triad
SIDS is sudden infant death that can’t be explained
What are 4 major ways to ⬇︎ risk of SIDS?
- Supine Sleeping position
- NO second hand smoke
- Use Pacifier during sleep
- ROOM sharing (NOT bed sharing)
Negative Cremasteric reflex could be caused by ⬜ (3)
- Testicular Torsion
- [L1-L2 spinal cord damage (will be accompanied by loss of hip Flexion & loss of hip ADDuction)]
- Diabetic neuropathy
“L1, L2…his testicles move”* Cremasteric reflex 🅽 roots
Testicular Torsion and Acute Epididymitis
what do they share?
________________
How do they differ?
Sim = Both have [Acute Testicular Pain]
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Differences =
- TT has [High Riding testes] and [NEGATIVE cremasteric reflex]
- [AE has Fever, Pyuria & CORD TTP]
Step-Wise Tx to Restless Leg Syndrome - 4
1st: NonPharm (Leg Massage/Heat/Exercise/Iron Supplement)
2nd:[NonErgotPostsynpatic Dopamine🟢] ✏️
3rd: Gabapentin (if pt also has insomina vs chronic pain)
4th: Opioids
✏️examples: Pramipexole|Ropinirole
-Gabapentin MOA= [α2-delta Ca+ channel ligands]
[STURGE Weber Syndrome] Clinical Presentation -6
STURGE
💊1.[Stain_Red(Nevus Flammeus Port Wine Stain) along CN5B1|B2 vs (congenital uL cavernous hemangioma) ](tx= Argon Laser)
2.[Tramline gyrification calcifications on CT]
3.Unilateral
4.Retardation
💊5.[{Glaucoma IPL] + [CTL Homonymous Hemianopia]}(tx=⬇︎IOP)
💊6.{⭐⭐ EPILEPSY ⭐⭐(tx=anti-Epileptics)}
Sturge Weber Syndrome Tx -3
💊{<sub>[**S**tain_Red<sup>*✏️*</sup>]</sub>**(tx= Argon Laser)**}
💊{<sub>[{**G**laucoma IPL] + [CTL Homonymous Hemianopia]]</sub>**(tx= ⬇︎IOP)**}
💊{<sub>[⭐⭐ **E**PILEPSY ⭐⭐]</sub>**(tx= antiEpileptics)**}
## Footnote
✏️[**S**tain_Red<sup>*([Nevus Flammeus Port Wine Stain]|uL cavernous hemangioma)*</sup>]
#**STURGE**<sub>sx</sub>
Name the Lower Motor Neuron signs - 4
LMN signs (FAAW) - Fasciculations / Atrophy & Areflexia / Weakness
Tetanus takes ⬜ days to onset after exposure to endospores
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Tx? - 5
2 days;
- Tetanus IgG Immune Globulin
- Tetanus Vaccine
- Abx
- Diazepam
- Mechanical ventilation ICU
Comes from puncture wound vs burn
The criteria for Status Epilepticus is ⬜ or ⬜
_________________
How do you manage Status Epilepticus (5)
CP of VertebroBasilar TIA - 5
Labyrinths: DIZZINESS
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[Brainstem( → “crossed” signs)] : DIPLOPIA,
DYSARTHRIA
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Cerebellum: BL Clumsiness
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Spinal Cord: BL Weakness
Tourette Syndrome CP -2
Tics - BOTH MOTOR AND VOCAL AT SAME TIME!
(Motor & Vocal -shoulder shrugs/blinking/grimacing/[coprolalia swearing])
Tourette syndrome tx (7)
haloperidol FGA
pimozide FGA
Risperidone SGA
Aripiprazole SGA
[Alpha 2 R agonist]
Tetrabenazine
[CBT habit reversal therapy]
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinical Presentation (12)
HAMARTO(MAS)ss
[Hamartomas benign]
[AngioMyoLipoma in Kidney]
Mitral Regurgitation
[Ash Leaf Macules]
[Rhabdomyoma Cardiac –> Valvular Obstruction]
Tuberous Sclerosis
auto dOm
Mental Retard-triad ⭐
[Angiofibroma on Face-triad] - ⭐ image
[Seizures-triad - ORDER EEG] ⭐
SEGA (SubEpendymal Giantcell Astrocytoma)
[Shagreen forehead patches]
Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis must receive a ⬜ test; especially since (⬜2) is the leading cause of death in these patients
EEG ; [SEIZURES and associated CNS decline]
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HAMARTOMAsss
Tx for Catatonia - 2
Lorazepam
and/or
ECT
________________
consider Lorazepam challenge = Lorazepam 2 mg IV ➜ observe result (if pt relieved within 5 min = catatonia)
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“Catatonia is WIMPEN around”
Sx of Catatonia - 6
“Catatonia is WIMPEN around”
WAXY FLEXIBILITY
Immobility
Mutism
Posturing
[EchoLalia/EchoPraxia]
Negativism
“ WIMPEN sx “
________________
consider Lorazepam challenge = Lorazepam 2 mg IV ➜ observe result (if pt relieved within 5 min = catatonia)
How do you diagnose Catatonia?
Lorazepam challenge =
[Lorazepam 2 mg IV] ➜ observe patient ➜
= [posi⊕ive patient rxn(pt relieved within 5 min)] = ⊕Catatonia dx
= [negative or no pt rxn] = inconclusive
________________
note: a negative response does NOT rule out catatonia
“Catatonia is WIMPEN around”
Tx for Essential Tremor - 6
Propranolol > [PAT - Primodone vs Anticonvulsants vs Topiramate] > Benzo > Surgery
socially relieved by EtOH
Onsets at 45 yo and 50% cases are AUTO DOM
tx for Guillain Barre syndrome -2
________________
when is this tx indicated?
plasma EXCHANGE
or
IVIG
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nonambulatory pts should receive tx if their sx have been present < 4 wks
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ambulatory pts recover on their own
Tx for Single Brain Metastasis (likely from ⬜ primary) - 3
[Lung NonSOLC]
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SURGERY>SRS>[Whole Brain Radio]
✏️ ⭐ [(SRS) Stereotactic RadioSurgery(Use SRS 1st in non-surgical pts) ]]
Tx for Multiple Brain Metastasis (likely from ⬜ primary)
Whole Brain Radio
Likely from [Lung NonSOLC] primary
[Ulnar Nerve Syndrome] typically occurs at the ⬜ , usually from what scenario?
ELBOW (where ulnar n lies at medial epicondylar groove before passing thru cubital tunnel) ; Leaning on Elbows at desk
May also occur at forearm in DM pts
[Ulnar Nerve Syndrome]
CP-5?
“Leaning on Elbows at desk(P). hamate fracture(d)”
1.[numb IPL 4th and 5th digits][distal | PROXIMAL] ❌
2.[weak “clumsy” IPL hand][distal | PROXIMAL] ❌
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3.[numb IPL hypOthenarPROXIMAL❌ only]
4.[DEC IPL wrist flexionPROXIMAL❌ only]
5.[DEC IPL hand gripPROXIMAL❌ only]
PROXIMAL Ulnar n is especially vulnerable to❌at as it runs posterior to medial epicondyle_elbow. ⬇︎IPL hypOthenar sensation, ⬇︎IPL wrist flexion and ⬇︎IPL hand grip = cp
May also occur at forearm in DM pts
[Oculomotor CN3] palsy CP? -4
eye is DOPe
[Down & Out] + Ptosis + [eye dilated]
What are the causes of [Oculomotor CN3] palsy?-5
“Third Palsy Causes DOPe Presentation”
- TUMTL herniation
- PCA occlusion
- Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
- [DM oculomotor CN3 central ischemia (no eye Dilation)]
- POST communicating artery aneurysm
DOPe
What are the functions of [Oculomotor CN3]? -7
E. .SUP Orbital fissure ➜
e1. Upper
▶[SUP rectus (D)]
▶[LPS (P)]
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e2. Lower-a
▶[inf Oblique]
▶[inf rectus]
▶[Medial rectus (O)]
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e2. Lower-(b)
▶ < ciliary branch: {ciliary ganglion}: [CPM (e)] + [ciliary m]>
DOPe = Oculomotor CN3 palsy sx
- [inf oblique]EWG
- [inf rectus]EWG
- [SUP rectus]EWG : D
- [medial rectus]EWG : O
- {[Levator Palpebrae Superioris]EWG = elevates eyelid} : P
- {[Constrictor pupillae m (ciliary branch) ]cg ←EWG = constricts pupil} : e
- [ciliary m = contracts ciliary m]
Recite the pathway of the [Oculomotor CN3], starting with its nucleus (which houses the ⬜ ganglion) in the ⬜ ? -8
[EW ganglion]; midbrain
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a.{[Oculomotor CN3 nucleus] of midbrain}
B. SCA
c. PCA
d. Cavernous Sinus
E. .SUP Orbital fissure
e1-Upper. ➜ [SUP rectus (D)] / [LPS (P)]
e2-lower-a. [inf Oblique (D)] / [Medial rectus (O)] / [inf rectus]
e2-lower-b. < ciliary branch: {ciliary ganglion}: [CPM (e)] >
DOPe = Oculomotor CN3 palsy sx
▶ LPS = . {[Levator Palpebrae Superioris]EWG = elevates eyelid} : P
▶cPM= {[constrictor Pupillae M (ciliary branch) ]cg ←EWG = constricts pupil} : e
What are the major functions of [Vagus CN10] - 5
VAGUS
Vocal Cord Phonation
[ALG :motor and sensory]
[Gag reflexE ➜FFerent limb (loss of Gag = CN9 problem)]
[U‘ll COUGH reflexa←fferent limb]✏️
[Swallowing & Palate Elevation(VagusCN10❌ → Uvula deviates OPPOSITE lesion)]
✏️vagus CN10 sends cough sensory information TO nc
Image: Left Ipsilateral CN10 palate dysfunction
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🔎ALG = Aortic/Heart*(baroreceptor/chemoreceptor)* , Lungs/bronchi, GI:
{EFFerent.afferent.}</sub>
[VANS] is categorized into what 3 sub-types?
With these sub-types in mind:
Name all the common triggers of [VANS]? -8
[VANS = (Vasovagal Autonomic Neurocardiogenic_reflex-Syncope)]
“the VANS are VCS”
1.VEMOTION
2.VPAIN
3.V[Prolonged Standing(via VagusCN10 Aortic Baroreceptors)]
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4.CCarotid Massage
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5.SCoughing
6.SMeals
7.SDefecation
8.SUrination
these →parasympathetic SPIKE = [vasoDilation, ⬇︎HR]→ ⬇︎brain perfusion
VANS is preceded by nausea, sweating and dizziness
_________________
🔎
V= [Vasovagal ⼀VANS]
C = [Carotid⼀VANS]
S = [Situational⼀VANS]
What causes Hemiballismus
▶[(BTiC)Lacunar Stroke] damage
▶▶to {[Basal GangliaSubthalamic nc ( = modulates Basal Ganglia output)]}
▶▶▶→ [CTLHemiBallismus & involuntary writhing]}
Note: Basal Ganglia is in Subcortical nuclei
What is the action of the Inferior Oblique m?
________________
What is the action of the Superior Oblique m?
IOUO SODO
InferiorOblique = Up and Out
SuperiorOblique (innervated by Trochlear CN4) = Down and Out
In Brain Death dx, {⊕ancillary= [(⬜) with (⊝IC Blood Flow>⬜min )]}
Name 3 diagnostic modalities you can use to determine (IC Blood Flow) during Brain Death dx
[⊕EEG = isoelectric & NO bstem & NO SS]
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- [Radioisotope brain scan]
vs - [TransCranial Doppler]
vs - [Carotid AngioCTA/MRA]
⭐{⊕ancillary= [(⊕EEG3 ) with (⊝IC BFlow >10m)]}
💡(⊝IC Blood Flow) is typically 2/2 associated brain edema
What is the tx for [Cryptococcal Neoformans] meningoencephalitis? (4)
[(Amphotericin B) + (Flucytosine)]GOE2w (sx abate/CSF sterile)
➜ {[HD Fluconazole]8w (+ start HAART)}
➜ [LD Fluconazole]1y
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Cryptococcal n. meningitis = {[Elevated CSF opening >250] + [lymph WBC <50]} in pt with CD4<100
What is the most common cause of Fatal Sporadic Encephalitis in the U.S.?
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Should you use CT or MRI for dx?
Herpes Encephalitis
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MRI (and then CSF PCR=Gold Standard Dx)
What is the most common cause of Lateral Medullary Syndrome of Wallenberg?
_________________
2nd most common?
Intracranial Vertebral a occlusion ;
PICA occlusion
What is the [ARAS (Ascending Reticular Activating System)] important for?
________________
Lesions of the ⬜ where ARAS is located leads to what? - 2
ARAS “Always Retaining Awake State” = keeps you awake!
________________
lesions of upper brain stem –> Somnolence or Coma
What is unique about [Trochlear CN4]?
Only cranial nerve to exit DORSAL midbrain and then decussate and innervate CTL Superior Oblique muscle
IOUO SODO
What dx should you suspect in a pt who has doMAP? _________________
explain
doMAP = [down & out eye + Miosis⼀Anhidrosis⼀Ptosis]
Cavernous Sinus Compression!
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[Oculomotor AND sympathetic (Horner’s)] fibers cross thru Cavernous Sinus and if compressed ➜
doMAP [(down & out eye) + Miosis⼀Anhidrosis⼀Ptosis]
What would a [R Partial Retinal lesion] manifest as
R Monocular scotoma
Lesion at which letter would result in [R Nasal Hemianopia]
D
Lesion at which letter would result in [L Pie on the Floor (Homonymous INF quadrantanopia)] lesion
G
In order from Most to least common, name sites of Berry Saccular Aneurysm? - 4
SAH occur usually in Suprasellar Cistern
[ANT communicating] > [POST communicating (will result in CN3 palsy)] > MCA > [POST Circulation]
What’s the most common cause of SubArachnoid Hemorrhage?
________________
What’s the 2nd?
Usually in the Suprasellar Cistern
Trauma > [Berry Saccular Aneurysm]
In order from Most common to least common, Name the 5 most common origins of Brain Metastasis?
_________________
Which of these present as MULTIPLE (not solitary) brain metastasis?-2
Most common= [LUNG NonSOLC]
> Breast > unknown>Melanoma>Colon
[Lung NonSOLC] & Melanoma –> multiple
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rare = Oropharyngeal
Where are Brain Metastasis typically found? - 2
Gray White Junction vs Watershed Zones
✏️ Brain metastases are multifocal and spherical
_________________
✏️Most common= [LUNG NonSOLC]> Breast > unknown>Melanoma>Colon
Where do most disc herniations occur? - 2
_________________
Risk factor for disc herniation?
between
- L4-5 OR
- L5 - S1
SMOKING = Risk factor
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Positive Crossed Straight Leg = Lumbar Disc herniation
What 4 locations is pain radiated to in L5 Radiculopathy?
- Lower Back
- Butt
- [Lateral Thigh]
- [LateralAntero Leg]
L5 Radiculopathy can also cause Foot dropPED
Describe Features of BENA (Brocas Expressive NonFluent Aphasia) -4
1.❌[Nonfluent speech]
2.❌[Right Hemiparesis]
3.❌Impaired Naming
4.❌Impaired Repetition
Describe Features of Wernickes Aphasia - 4
1.❌ [Noncomprehensive speech]
2.❌ [R “pie in sky”(R SUP homonymous quadrantonopia) ]
3.❌impaired Repetition
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4.✔︎ [fluent speech]
Conductive AND Wernicke Area = Dominant SUP Temporal
Describe Features of CONDUCTION Aphasia
VERY POOR Repetition
This is in addition to Fluent but many phonemic errors
Which 3 Neuro Diseases Cross the Corpus Callosum?
- Gliomas (AGE - i.e. Glioblastoma)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- CNS Lymphoma
Which areas of the brain are affected by [HSE-Herpes Simplex Encephalitis]? - 2
- Medial temporal
- Inferior frontal
Brainstem strokes cause [IPL Cranial Nerve deficits] and [CTL Body deficits]
Which Cranial Nerve nuclei originate from the midbrain? (3)
Brainstem strokes cause [IPL Cranial Nerve deficits] and [CTL Body deficits]
Which Cranial Nerve nuclei originate from the Pons?
Brainstem strokes cause [IPL Cranial Nerve deficits] and [CTL Body deficits]
Which Cranial Nerve nuclei originate from the Medulla?
Which grade Astrocytoma is this? How can you tell? CP?
LOW grade astrocytoma; it has NO CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT ; Seizures
Which Second Generation Antipsychotics are most associated with causing
[Extrapyramidal (TADD)] sx -2
Risperidone > Lurasidone
“Risper, Lura.. and stop being so extra”
Loss of Gag Reflex indicates what cranial nerve damage
IPL[Glossopharyngeal CN9]
Dysphagia indicates what cranial n. damage (2)
[Glossopharyngeal CN9] and [Vagus CN10]
Dysphonia/Hoarseness indicates what cranial n. damage
[Vagus CN10]
fx = V.A.G.U.S.
Which 3 vessels are affected by [TUMTL-Transtentorial Uncal Medial Temporal lobe] Herniation?
________________
What manifestations result from this?
[TUMTL Hernation–> Compression of [POP- PCA / Oculomotor CN3 / Paramedian Pontine vessels] –>
Compression of:
- [PCA] –> Occipital lobe infarct –>CTL[homonymous hemianopia w/Macular sparing]
- [Oculomotor CN3]–> IPL[DOPe ⼀”Down & Out” Eye + Ptosis + eye dilated]
- [Paramedian Pontine vessels] –> Duret Hemorrhage
Why are competitive weight lifters at risk for Orthostatic Syncope? (2)
▶[competitive weight lifters] often use [diuretics and fluid restriction] to rapidly lose weight for lighter weight category
▶▶[diuretics and fluid restriction] → hypOvolemia → orthostatic syncope
GET [DIURETIC URINE ASSAY] + ORTHOSTATIC BP = Dx
Why are Multiple Sclerosis pts at risk for BL Trigeminal Neuralgia
Demyelination may occur at Trigeminal nucleus –> BILATERAL neuralgia
Sx will be disseminated in space and time
Why is Altered mental status in a pt who had a large ischemic stroke 2 days prior alarming? - 3
pts s/p [ISCHEMICCVA/TIA]… have ⇪ risk for developing:
⭐1. [(within 3d)hemorrhagic conversion]
⭐2. [(within 3d)cerebral edema]
3.[(WITHIN 30d)REPEAT STROKE]
because of this BALTIC should be started STAT
Why is Heparin NOT USED in pts with Acute Stroke?
⬆︎Bleeding Risk if stroke turns out to be Hemorrhagic
You suspect a pt had an ischemic Stroke
After FIRST, ruling out Hemorrhagic stroke with ⬜ , what thrombolytic therapy should be given?
________________
When should you give it?
🅽onContrast Head CT; [ARTtPA thrombolysis]IV✏️
________________
WITHIN 4.5 HOURS OF SX ONSET!
✏️[Alteplase |Reteplase |Tenecteplase]tPA thrombolysis
[90% R handed] and [60% L handed] people have [⬜ (R | L)] hemispheric dominance for speech and language
_________________
What part of the brain is likely damaged in [Acalculia or Agraphia] ?
difficulty with Arithmetic or Writing
LEFT
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[Dominant inferiorParietal]
[90% R handed] and [60% L handed] people have [⬜ (R | L)] Hemisphere dominance for speech and language
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What part of the brain is likely damaged in Construction apraxia?
Can NOT copy simple line drawings
LEFT = DOMINANT
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[NonDominant Parietal]
[90% R handed] and [60% L handed] people have [⬜ (R | L)] hemispheric dominance for speech and language
_________________
What part of the brain is likely damaged in Aphasia?
unable to speak
LEFT
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[Dominant temporal]
[90% R handed] and [60% L handed] people have [⬜ (R | L)] hemispheric dominance for speech and language
_________________
What part of the brain is likely damaged in Dressing apraxia? (2)
difficulty donning clothes
LEFT
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[NonDominant Parietal] or [BL Parietal]
[90% R handed] and [60% L handed] people have [⬜ (R | L)] hemispheric dominance for speech and language
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What part of the brain is likely damaged if patient unable to discern Right from Left ?
LEFT
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[Dominant inferior Parietal]
DysLaterality
Treatment
P7BP (3)
[Peripheral facial CN7 Bells palsy]
[CTS within 3d onset] + [EYE artificial tears] + [EYE patch]
recovery within 1-6 mo of sx onset
[Central facial Stroke palsy] and [Peripheral facial CN7 Bells palsy] both present with ⬜ and ⬜
_________________
What are 3 ways to discern them from one another?
CSP|P7BP
- Nasolabial fold loss
- Lower Lip droop
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❌[⊕Sparing(forehead & eyebrows) = ⊕Stroke]
❌{[⊕SHUTS EYE CLOSED] = [⊕Stroke]}
🔎CSP = [Central_facial Stroke palsy]
🔎P7BP = [Peripheral_facial CN7 Bells palsy]
[Central venous sinus thrombosis] occurs in ⬜ states (pregnancy), and p/w which 3 major symptoms?
_________________
Tx?
prothrombotic;
HA / ICP / [focal deficits from venous stroke/hemorrhage]
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Heparin (this is safe even with intracerebral hemorrhage)
[Excessive daytime sleepiness] is mostly 2/2 ⬜ but in young people it may be a sign of Narcolepsy
________________
DSM5 Clinical criteria for Narcolepsy?
________________
Confirmatory Dx?
insufficient sleep
________________
[sleep ∆ ➕ ≥ 3x/week ➕ ≥3 mo]
with
([Cataplexy] or [CSF hypOcretin-1 deficiency] or [REM latency ≤ 15 min] )
________________
- Dx = POLYSOMNOGRAPHY*
- *
(sleep ∆ = sudden or recurrent sleep lapse/napping multiple times a day)
hypnoGOgic /hypnopompic hallucinations also common sx
Cataplexy presents as ⬜, and indicates Narcolepsy
Tx for Narcolepsy?
________________
What’s the specific treatment for Cataplexy? -4
(Conscious, Brief, Sudden, BL)Muscle tone loss precipitated by intense laugh/joking
________________
Modafinil = Narcolepsy
- ________________*
Cataplexy tx:
1. SNRI
2. SSRI
3. TCA
4. Sodium Oxybate (rarely used)
There are 3 types of Neural Tube Defects [sO/ mO / mOm]
etx for [Neural Tube Defect] -3
-[folate B9 deficiency before&during pregnancy]
-➜ failure of caudal neuropore (at 4WG) to fuse closed ➜ [lower vertebral column defect] ultimately ➜ [1 of 3 herniation = [sO/ mO / mOm]
-⭐{eventually .. [(fetal αFP) and (fetal AChE)] leak into amniotic fluid and finally maternal serum}
There are 3 types of Neural Tube Defects [sO/ mO / mOm]
etx for [Neural Tube Defect] involves failure of ⬜ fusion/closure due to ⬜ deficiency during pregnancy → 1 of 3 types of NTD herniation:
❓ Describe the 3 types of NTD herniation
[caudal neuropore (precursor to lower vertebrae)] ; [folic B9]
-with 1 of 3 herniation:
1▶ {[Meninges ⊝] ⼀ [NeuralTissue ⊝] = [sO ( dura intact/normal αFP/ +/- hair tuft or skin dimple))]}
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2▶ [Meninges ⊕] ⼀ [NeuralTissue ⊝] = mO [dura meninges TORN]/⇪ αFP
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3▶ [Meninges ⊕] ⼀ [NeuralTissue ⊕] = mOM →{dura meninges TORN/neural tissue ❌/ ⇪ αFP} = [NEUROGENIC BOWEL AND BLADDER
how do you screen for Neural Tube Defects i.e. ( [Spina Bifida Occulta/Meningocele/Meningomyelocle]] ? -2
[⇪ alpha fetoprotein] on maternal screen ➜ prental US confirmation
[T or F]
Patients with [remote hx opioid use disorder, currently Abstinent x months], will require HIGHER-than-usual doses of opioids for acute pain control
FALSE
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Abstinent patients with hx OUD LOSE ALL OPIOID TOLERANCE WITHIN MONTHS of cessation = if hx remote, treat with normal dose opioids
[T or F]
If you give opioids to [abstinent patients with hx of opioid use disorder] it requires a discussion of risk /benefits First (unless it’s in the setting of obvious and severe pain)
_________________
Why or why not?
FALSE
_________________
Even if they’re in severe pain, in [now-abstinent (hx) opioid users] you MUST FIRST DISCUSS risk (such as life threatening relapse)/benefit with patient before giving opioids
[T or F]
Patients on maintenance/chronic opioid therapy require HIGHER-than-usual doses of opioids for acute pain control
TRUE
Amaurosis Fugax CP -4
_________________
etx
- monocular vision loss
- nonpainful,
- [transient ( < 10 min)]
- “curtain descended over eye”
_________________
[Central Retinal artery occlusion] from [Carotid Artery atherosclerotic emboli]
▶ In Multiple Sclerosis patients, muscle spasms are a common disabling Motor sx; usually occurring in the ⬜.
▶Name the1st line tx options for [MS muscle spasms]? (2)
▶ adjunct tx? (2)
▶LE
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▶[Baclofen PO or Tizanidine PO]
▶physical therapy, stretching
In ischemic Stroke, ⬜ is the most severe potential complication of [tPA thrombolysis]
hemorrhagic conversion
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reverse with Antifibrinolytics vs Cryoprecipitate
How do you reverse [tPA thrombolysis] when the greatest complication of [tPA thrombolysis] ( __?__ ) … occurs? -3
hemorrhagic conversion
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- [aminocaproic acid Antifibrinolytic (inhibits Plasminogen activators)]
- [transexemic acid Antifibrinolytic]
- [Cryoprecipitate (fibrinogen, factor8, vWF): (replaces clotting factors)]
Syringomyelia
clinical features (4)
🔴cystic cavity formation within (usually C8-T1) spinal cord
🔴(2/2 brain herniation during Chiari 1 vs trauma vs tumor)
🔴damages ANT commissural fibers first → [UE CAPE-LIKE BL PAIN/TEMP LOSS]
🔴Eventually Ventral Horns are destroyed also –> [LMN FAAW(Fasciculations / Atrophy & Areflexia / Weakness)]
A: List the 6 stages of Sleep
B: List their associated EEG waveform
The Limbic system contains 5 organs and has 6 functions
a. Name the 5 organs that make up the Limbic system
b. Name the 6 functions of the Limbic system
a. CHAMP
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b. [“famous”6 F’s]
Describe CSF path from Lateral Ventricles to Subarachnoid Space (9)
💧{[(CSF made by Ependymal cells) of Choroid Plexus ]OF LAT VT}
🧠LAT VTCSF
💧 –(InterVt Foramen of Monro)–>
🧠3rdVT
💧 –(Cerebral Aqueduct of Sylvius)–>
🧠4thVT
💧 {–([Foramen Luschka *(Laterally)*] or [Foramen Magendie *(Medially)*] )–>}
🧠Subaracnoid space
Describe Friedreich Ataxia (8)
FriEdreich is Fratastic! He’s your fav., twisted, frat brother, always studdering and falling, but has a sweet, big heart
FriEdreich = [Vitamin E Deficiency] mimics it
Fratastic has 9 letters = [Chromo 9 Auto Recessive GAA repeat]
twisted = Kyphoscoliosis @ childhood
frat = [frataxin (iron binding protein) defect]
studdering = Dysarthria
falling = [Falls & Ataxia + (Pes Cavus High Foot Arch)]
sweet = DM
big heart = Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy = COD
Involves Degeneration of [Dorsal, Lateral CST & SpinoCerebellar]
What are the Afferent and Efferent nerves for Corneal Reflex?
What are the Afferent and Efferent nerves for Lacrimal Reflex?
What are the Afferent and Efferent nerves for Jaw Reflex?
🛑[postgang sympathetic pupillary fibers] travel with CN5B1
Cavernous Sinus syndrome is caused by ⬜3
- Pituitary mass
- carotid-cavernous fistula
- [infectious cavernous sinus thrombosis (facial|dental infxn uses facial veins and spreads into cavernous sinus)]
Cavernous Sinus syndrome
clinical presentation (8)
a. [CN3/4/6 → (IPLDO3P/ophthalmoplegia)]
b. [CN5B1 → IPL DEC corneal reflex]
c. +[sympathetic pupillary fibers (travels with CN5B1)]→ [IPLHorner’s_MAP] → [IPLCavernous_doMAP]
d. {[CN5B2 → [ IPL DEC Maxillary sensation]}
e. proptosis
f. papilledema
g. Vomiting
h. HA
📖causes:
1. Pituitary mass
2. carotid-cavernous fistula
3. [infectious cavernous sinus thrombosis (facial|dental infxn uses facial veins and spreads into cavernous sinus)]
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🔎DO3P(“DOPe” Oculomotor CN3 Palsy) = [down/out + Ptosis + (eyeDilated-myDriasis)] = [SPECIFIC TO IPLOculomotor CN3❌]
🔎[Horners_MAP] = [Miosis+Anhidrosis+Ptosis] = SPECIFIC TO [IPLSYMPATHETIC CHAIN❌]
🔎[Cavernous_doMAP] = [down/out + Miosis + Anhidrosis + Ptosis] =SPECIFIC TO [IPLOculoSYMPATHETIC CHAIN❌(likely within Cavernous Sinus) = [CAVERNOUS SINUS SYNDROME]]
Atropine
MOA
competitiveΜ🟥
▶[Organophosphate/Parathion/Muscarinic R agonist OD /Cholinomimetic Tox] → DUMBBELSS
▶Atropine bl🛑cks DUMBBELSS
▶[Atropine tox/anticholinergic tox/Jimson Weed tox] → Blind\bat, Dry\bone, Hot\hare, Mad\hatter, Red\beet, Bowel + Bladder\loses tone, Heart\alone
i.Toxicity of [Drugs A(Cholinomimetic, ⬜, ⬜ or ⬜)] → ⬜sx
ii.[Drug B(⬜)] bl🛑cks these sx
iii.but OD of Drug B can → [⬜sx]
iv. which would then require [Drug C(⬜)] to correct
i.Toxicity of [Drugs A(“COPS”)] → [DUMB BELSSsx]
_________________
ii.[Drug B(Atropine Alice)] bl🛑cks these sx
_________________
iii.but OD of [Drug B(Atropine Alice )] can → [Blind\bat, Dry\bone, Hot\hare, Mad\hatter, Red\beet, Bowel + Bladder\loses tone, Heart\alonesx]
_________________
iv. which would then require [Drug C(Physostigmine)] to correct
_________________
_________________
▶COPStoxicity →
Cholinomimetic
Organophosphate
Parathion Pesticide
[Shit/Sex ⼀Feed/Breed ⼀Muscarinic R agonist]→
_________________
“i.toxic COPS inevitably → [DUMB BELSS], smh.
ii. Atropine Alice happily cleans up those DUMB BELSS…
iii. but too much of Atropine Alice can → [Blind\bat, Dry\bone, Hot\hare, Mad\hatter, Red\beet, etc.]
iv. so PhysoStigmine sticks around to Phyxe too much Atropine Alice”
Neostigmine
Indication (4)
- postop ileus
- postop urinary retention
- myasthenia gravis
- reversal of NMJ blockade
[AChE inhibitorIndirect cholinomimetic]
NO CNS BBB Xng
A: What are the 7 Steps of Visual Pathway starting with light entering eye?
B: Light Entering Eye:
TEMPORAL Retina Fields pass _____ [crossed/uncrossed]
vs.
nasal retina fields pass ____ [crossed/uncrossed]
A: Pathway of Visual Info from Retina [RN CT L DV]
“RN Can Try Learning Direct Vision”
1. Light enters —> hits Retina
2. Travels in Optic Nerve
3. Optic Chiasm[NRts Axons CROSS HERE]
4. Optic Tract
5.[Lateral Geniculate Nucleus of Thalamus]
6. [Optic RaDiations(Meyer’s Temporal Loop vs. Parietal direct path)]
7. [Area 17 -Calcarine Primary Visual cortex]
B: Light Entering Eye:
TEMPORAL Retina Fields pass UNcRossed
vs.
nasal retina fields pass crossed @ Optic Chiasm
🔎NRts = [Nasal Retina field⼀Temporal Sight]
What would occur if there was a Lesion in …
1. R Optic N. —->
- Optic Chiasm —–>
- R Optic Tract—>
- R [meyer’s loop-inferior Optic Radiation] –>
- R [Lateral Geniculate nucleus of thalamus]–>
- R [Dorsal Parietal-SUPERIOR OPTIC RADIATION]
- R [Area 17 CPVC]
B: Which 2 lesions present the same Visual sx?
Lesion in … (using R side damage as example)
- R Optic N. —-> BLIND RIGHT EYE
- ————————————————————————————- - Optic Chiasm —–> [Bitemproal hemianopia] (both temporal fields knocked out)
- ————————————————————————————- - R Optic Tract—>[CTL homonymous hemianopia] {Lose L-eye Temp} and {R- eye nasal}
- ————————————————————————————- - R [meyer’s loop iOR (“pie in sky”)] –> “Pie in the Sky Lesion’ = [CTL homonymous upper quadrantanopia]
- ————————————————————————————- - R [Lateral Geniculate nucleus of thalamus]–>[CTL homonymous hemianopia]
- ————————————————————————————- - R [Dorsal Parietal SOR (“pie on floor”)]–>[CTL homonymous LOWER quadrantanopia]
- ————————————————————————————- - R [Area 17 CPVC]–> [CTL homonymous hemianopia with macular/fovea sparing]
- ————————————————————————————-
Lesions of Optic Tract and [Lateral Geniculate Nucleus of thalamus] PRESENT SAME VISUAL SX!
CTL = Contralateral (or L in this case)
How does [Pupillary Light Reflex] present when there is..
A. [Optic CN2] damage? why?
B. [Oculomotor CN3] damage? why?
PUPILLARY LIGHT REFLEX io\
A. [Optic CN2] Damage—-> BL PUPIL FREEZE = EQUAL PUPILS that do NOT REACT AT ALL becuz signal is NEVER sent to [Edinger-Westphal nucleus]= NO accomodation on either side
vs.
B: [Oculomotor CN3] damage—>
✔︎{[IPL (side with CN3 damage) pupil freeze]
with
✔︎{[CTL (side with NO CN3 damage) pupil constriction]
✔︎ {[IPL (side with CN3 damage) pupil freeze]
= [⊕optic N relay] but [⊝ oculomotor CN3 accomodation] → pupil freezes/never changes}
plus
✔︎{[CTL (side with NO CN3 damage) pupil constriction]
= [⊕ optic N relay] and [⊕ oculomotor CN3 accomodation] → pupil constricts appropriately}
A: In order to change gaze & focus on very close objects you need the ____ REFLEX which involves what 3 things?
B: Why does this reflex also involve the [Visual association cortex]?
C: How does your body know when this needs to be activated? [2]
In order to change gaze & focus on very close object you need the ACCOMMODATION REFLEX which involves..
- eye convergence via [medial recti m.]
- Ciliary m. constriction —>Lens thicken
- Constriction of both pupils–>DEC light entering due to greater reflectance from close object
C: *[Visual Association Cortex] realizes something is “out-of-focus”–>sends signals (via internal capsule) to [supraoculomotor nuclei]—>generates motor control that bilaterally sends signals to Oculomotor complex
**Oculomotor complex uses [Edinger-Westphal nucleus] to control [ciliary ganglion]–>sends short ciliary n. to [ciliary m.] and iris sphincter
Oculomotor neurons control [medial recti m.]
A: The [Pupillary Light Reflex] involves a ⬜ reflex and ⬜ reflex. Describe each?
B: After light is shone thru 1 eye, BOTH pupils constrict becuz ⬜ connections to [⬜ nucleus] from ⬜ fibers traveling thru [⬜ ]–> activates ⬜ [Oculomotor CN3] fibers to synapse in the ⬜ ganglion and use ⬜ to constrict ____ _____ m.
C: What part of the brain facilitates [Pupillary Light Reflex]?
A: DIRECT reflex = light is shone thru R pupil and the R pupil constricts
CONSENSUAL reflex= light is shone thru R pupil BUT L pupil constricts also
B: both pupils constrict becuz bilateral connections to [Edinger-Westphal nucleus] from [Optic CN2] fibers traveling thru [rostral midbrain’s SUP colliculus] activates IPL [Oculomotor CN3] fibers to synapse in the Ciliary ganglion—>CG uses [Parasympathetic short ciliary nerves] to —> constrict sphincter pupillae m.
C: Rostral Midbrain
pt presents with Ptosis
Recite DDx algorithm for Ptosis -4
cavernous sinus, sympathetic, Horners
