Neuro Flashcards
1
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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
2
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Janz syndrome is also known as
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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
3
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How long do you have to be fit free to consider stopping medication
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2 years
4
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medications for partial seizures in order of first line etc
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- Ethosuxamide
- Sodium valproate
- Keppra
5
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First line med for gen tonic clonic seziures
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Sodium valproate
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
7
Q
AED safe in pregnancy
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Lamotrigine
8
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Fredriechs ataxia
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Autosonal recessive
Progressive ataxia & cardiomyopathy
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