Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
A patient presents with sudden onset vomiting and dizziness. Upon talking to the patient they are not able to communicate effectively. On examination they appear to have an ataxic gait (left sided), left sided ptosis and miosis with a paralysed soft pallet. What is the likely diagnosis?
A
Left lateral medullary syndrome
2
Q
Name the 2 pyramidal pathways
A
Corticospinal tract
Corticobulbar tract
3
Q
Pyramidal signs
A
Plantar extension
Hyperreflexia
4
Q
Which drug classes are the most common cause of drug induced Parkinsonism? Anticonvulsants Anticoagulants Antiplatelets Antidepressants Antipsychotics
A
Antipsychotics
