Blueprints Exam Flashcards
Cherry-Red Spots genetic disorders
Niemann-Pick
Gaucher
Tay-Sachs
Small cell lung cancer causes
Anti-Hu antibodies
Anti-Hu antibodies cause
Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis, ataxia, and autonomic neuropathy.
Anti-GM1 causes
Multifocal motor neuropathy with conduction block
Primary muscle problem signs
Symmetric proximal weakness or Weakness of neck flexors and extensors
Myotonic dystrophy cause
Triplet repeat expansion in DMPK gene.
Myotonic dystrophy EMG
Myotonic discharges
Fungal meningitis key CSF sign
Glycorrhacia: CSF-serum glucose ratio below 0.4
Subfalcine herniation results in
Compressing ACA…leads to leg weakness.
Uncal herniation signs
Ipsilateral third nerve palsy is the first sign. Continued herniation causes ipsilateral hemiparesis (Kernohan’s notch)
Treatment for Optic Neuritis
IV steroids (may delay but not prevent MS)
Sarcoid signs
Bilateral LMN facial weakness!
May cause optic neuropathy.
Bilateral facial weakness in MS?
No
Pupillary defect in Lyme disease?
No
Corona radiata carries sensory?
No, only motor
Allodynia vs. hyperesthesia
Allodynia is for pain, hyperesthesia just means you feel things more
Most common cause of polyradiculitis or cauda equina syndrome in an immunocompromised person
CMV
Contrast vs. non contrast??
???
tx for temporal arteritis?
Steroids
Intracerebral hemorrhages caused by HTN most often cause by
Basal ganglia, thalamus, pons, and cerebellum in decreasing frequency
Contraindication to MRI
Patients with pacemakers and other implanted metal objects
MRI vs. CT for posterior fossa
MRI images better, but CT should still pick up blood
Tx for severe Lyme disease
IV abx, ceftriaxone
DMD and BMD on what chromosome
X
