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Neuro Flashcards

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A child presents with split sutures, large fontanelles and the sunset sign. This is…

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hydrocephalus

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How is abortive treatment for seizures treated?

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rectal diazepam

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What are the viral illnesses that can cause acute cerebellar ataxia?

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EBV, varicella, influenza, EBV

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A patient presents with coliosis, hammer toes, dysarthria, dysmetria and nystagmus. What is the most common cause of death?

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this is Freidreich ataxia - common causes of death are cardiomatophy

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A patient presents with paralysis of upward gaze and poor pupillary reaction to light. The young boy is growing axillary hair. This is…

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Pinealoma - parinauds syndrome

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A male patient presents with proximal weakness, pseudohypertrophy, and muscle wasting. This is

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Duschenne

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A patient presents with decreased vibratory sense and position in the lower extremities. EKG shows T wave inversions. This is..

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Freidrich’s ataxia

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An 11 month old boy presents with seizure that lasts 30 minutes. This is…

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complex first febrile seizure

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A patient presents with hypopigmented lesions and loss of vision. Think..

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neurofibramatosis

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