Neuro Flashcards

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What is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

A

Carbamazepine, monitor CBC for aplastic anemia

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What is the typical presentation of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? (EEG)

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Rapidly progressive dementia, myoclonus and shar, triphasic, synchronous discharges on EEG.

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How do you distinguish a parkisonian tremor from an essential tremor?

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Essential tremors worsen with purposeful movement. Parkinson tremors do the opposite.

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