Neuro 2 Flashcards
Acute Rx for cluster HA?
Oxygen and Subq Sumatriptan.
Pt in ICU develops Intermittent Twitching of Shoulder and Eyelids. Dx? Next step to confirm diagnosis?
24 hour EEG
Weakness, loss of balance, orthostatic syncope, 2 year hx of burning paresthesia in lower extremities, dry mouth, glaucoma, dry eyes. Hx of ED, constipation, Carpal tunnel. Father had sensory neuropathy, uncle and paternal uncle had restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dx?
Familial Amyloidosis.
-Progressive sensory, motor and autonomic neuropathy that’s genetic
They have Transthyretin gene mutation.
After Rx with Plasma exchanged for GBS what is the next step in management?
Discharge to rehabilitation (80% resume ambulation in 6 months)
Indications for Lamotrigine as Anti-Seizure ppx (4)?
- Old
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnant
- Psychiatric Disease
Medication for Non-Hypotensive patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage that is associated with Improved Neurological Outcomes?
Nimodipine
Transient Localized Sharp HA pain isolated to Parietal region/or any region that occur Spontaneously in the Absence of organic disease and last seconds.
Primary Stabbing Headache
Combination of Parkinsonism, Cerebellar ataxia, Dysautonomia, Orthostatic hypotension, Early Postural Instability, Falls, Anosmia, Acting out dreams during sleep. Dx?
Multiple System Atrophy
Most appropriate test to determine candidacy for Endovascular therapy (embolectomy) in patients with Cardioembolic Stroke who have undergone thrombolysis (low recanalization rates)?
CT angiography
Rx for brain herniation Secondary to Tumor?
IV dexamethasone
- Elevate had of bed
- hyperventilation,
- mannitol/hypertonic saline.
4 drug types that lower seizure threshold?
1, Carbapenems (Meropenem)
2. Levofloaxicin (Fluoroquinolones)
3. Cefepime (4th generation cephalosporins)
4. Wellbutrin
Pts with cardioembolic stroke (hypodensity seen on CT) and < 60% stenosis in ICAs beyond the treatment for thrombolysis that are normotensive which antiplatelet regime should they receive?
Aspirin (to reduce the risk of secondary stroke)
After initial neurological screening (cognition and balance) s/p TBI from concussion what is next step?
Neuropsychological testing
Dx and Rx for a patient who developed Statin Myopathy but still has persistent symptoms with weakness and elevated CK levels?
Immune-Mediated Necrotizing myopathy Antibodies to HMG COA reductase
Prednisone
HA pain with Rising from Bed and Improves with Lying Down, HA global, steady, severe, b/l tinnitus, Horizontal diplopia, R abducens nerve palsy, MRI showing diffuse Nonnodular Patchy Meningeal enhancement, cerebellar tonsillar descent of 3 mm and clinically insignificant b/l subdural fluid collections. Rx
Intracranial hypotension due to CSF leak. Epidural blood patch to repair CSF leak