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Interactive Lecture Flashcards

1
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Head ache red flags

A

SNOOP

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2
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stiff neck

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meningitis

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3
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Anti coagulation

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Hemorrhagic stroke, IC bleed

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4
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Cancer

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SOL, brain metastasis

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5
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Pregnancy

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Preeclampsia

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6
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6th cranial nerve palsy

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Patient may report nystagmus

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7
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Reason for giving dexamethasone?

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Decrease ICP
Shown to reduce complications such as hearing loss and other neurological complications. Specifically helpful for strep. pneumoniae

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