Memory loss

Question 1

Differentials in acute memory loss

Answer 1

trauma
migraine 
stroke 
Seizures 
Transient global amnesia
Delirium

Question 2

Causes of subacute memory loss

Answer 2

Encephalitis
SOL
Autoimmune
Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome

Question 3

Long terms causes of memory loss

Answer 3

Dementia

• Alzheimers
• Vascular
• Lewy body
• Frontotemporal

Depression
Hypothyroidism
Vit 12 deficiency

Question 4

Main test in acute memory loss

Answer 4

MRI / CT head

Question 5

Main test in subacute memory loss

Answer 5

LP

Question 6

Short term episodic memory loss linked to which type of dementia?

Answer 6

Alzheimers / Lewy body

Question 7

Changes in personality / social conduct linked to which type of dementia?

Answer 7

frontotemporal

Question 8

memory retrieval difficulties linked to which type of dementia?

Answer 8

vascular dementia

Question 9

Along with memory loss B12 deficiency can also present with?

Answer 9

Patients with vitamin B12 deficiency might have predominant posterior column signs of decreased vibration and proprioception in addition to their cognitive complaints. Lower extremity numbness may also be seen.

Question 10

Blood tests in memory loss

Answer 10

UandEs 
Mg 
Ca2+ 
B12 
Thiamine 
TFTs