Neuro Flashcards

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CN III pupil

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‘down and out’

may also not ptosis and mydriasis if complete oculomotor nerve palsy

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2
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Janz syndrome is also known as

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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

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3
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How long do you have to be fit free to consider stopping medication

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2 years

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4
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medications for partial seizures in order of first line etc

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  1. Ethosuxamide
  2. Sodium valproate
  3. Keppra
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5
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First line med for gen tonic clonic seziures

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Sodium valproate

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6
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West sydome

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Pulls legs to chest - salaam attacks
Progressively worrsening epilepsy
In newborns

Triggered by meningitis/ischaemia

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7
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AED safe in pregnancy

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Lamotrigine

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8
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Fredriechs ataxia

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Autosonal recessive

Progressive ataxia & cardiomyopathy

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