Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
magnetic gait
A
frontal lobe degeneration
2
Q
vertigo associated w/ barotrauma
A
perilymphatic fistula
3
Q
tx of fibromyalgia
A
amitryptyline or duloxetine
4
Q
tx of status epilepticus
A
lorazepam then phenytoin
5
Q
lab test elevated after seizure
A
prolactin
6
Q
MCC of seizures in elderly
A
strokes (especially hemorrhagic strokes)
7
Q
sxs of lumbar radiculopathy
A
pain radiating down leg into heel
weakness of dorsiflexion of big toe
decreased ankle reflex
8
Q
CCB used for migraine prophylaxis
A
verapamil
9
Q
cluster headache prophylaxis
A
nifedipine
prednisone
indomethacin
lithium
10
Q
if pt has LBD, what is CI
A
antipsychotics (fear of long term neurological damage)
11
Q
first line tx for diabetic neuropathy
A
TCAs (amitryptyline)
12
Q
first line prophylaxis for cluster headaches
A
verapamil
