Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
Dx stroke
A
Non-contrast CT MR angiography Carotid Doppler ECHO ECG
2
Q
Tx stroke
A
ABC’s
Insulin
Oxygen
NSAIDs pain
Thrombolysis
Thrombectomy
3
Q
Nb MS questions
A
Eye-- curtain closing, pain Cerebellar-- scanning speech Facial pain Cognition Sensation, pins and needles Movement Hot showers Flexing neck Depression Bladder/ bowel/ sexual function
OTHER AUTOIMMUNE QUESTIONS
4
Q
Dx MS
A
Dissociation in time and space– McDonalds criteria
MRI– T2, gadolinium enhanced,
5
Q
Nb stroke questions
A
FAST Face Arms/ limbs-- motor, sensation Speech Time-- when did this happen
Gait instability, dizziness etc
Investigations– ever had thrombolysis before, ever had CT brain
