Headaches/Neuromuscular Disorders

Question 1

Which lab marker will often be elevated in DMD?

Answer 1

Creatine kinase

Question 2

How many types of SMA are there? Which is the most severe?

Answer 2

3 types

SMA Type 1

Question 3

What common physical exam finding is found in DMD?

Answer 3

Calf pseudohypertrophy

Question 4

Which dystrophy is less severe DMD or Becker?

Answer 4

Becker–> not total loss of dystrophin, just reduced

Question 5

What is the treatment for myasthenia gravis?

Answer 5

Pyridostigmine

Question 6

Which neuromuscular disorder is associated with an CSF with elevated protein and leukopenia?

Answer 6

Guillain-Barre

Question 7

When does charcot-marie-tooth typically present?

Answer 7

1st or 2nd decade of life

Question 8

What is the treatment for botulism for a child < 1 year?

Answer 8

Botulism Immunoglobulin

Question 9

What is the treatment for botulism for a child > 1 year?

Answer 9

Equine serum botulism anti-toxin

Question 10

What is found on imaging with transverse myelitis?

Answer 10

INflammation on MRI

Question 11

What is the therapy used for transverse myelitis?

Answer 11

High dose IV corticosteroids

Question 12

What is the most likley etiology of acute cerebellar ataxia?

Answer 12

Viral or bacterial illness