Neuro Flashcards by Ian Sparks

Q

Migraine prophylaxis

A

Propranolol

Amitryptyline

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Migraine abortive tx

A

Sumatriptan

Ergotomine

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Indications for imaging concussion

A

LOC, focal neuro deficits

Spine/skull fx

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Status epilepticus abortion

A

Diazepam, lorazepam

Followed by IV phenytoin

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Seizure meds

A

Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
Valproic acid

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Absence seizure

A

Valproic acid

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Stroke management

A

Non-contrast CT
TPA within 4.5 hrs
Labetalol

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Carotid endarterectomy indication

A

70/99% stenosis

Medical therapy for <50% stenosis

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Subdural hematoma shape

Epidural hematoma shape

A

Crescent

Bi convex

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Essential tremor tx

A

Propranolol

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Tic doloreaux

A

Teigeminal neuralgia

Lightening quick severe facial pain

Carbamazepine

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Pseudotumor cerebri

A

Constant HA!

Papiloedema

Acetazolamide

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Huntington disease MRI

A

Atrophy of caudate nucleus

Tx tetrabenazine

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MG dx tx

A

ACH receptor antibody assay

Pyridostigmine

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Guilin barre cause and tx

A

Demylenization of peripheral nerves

Campylobacter

Plasmophoresis and IVIG

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MS cause

A

Demyelination of white matter of brain and spinal cord

Plaques = Dawson’s fingers

Q

MS tx

A

Interferon B1
Glatiramer

Corticosteroids for attacks

Q

Alzheimer’s disease dx tx

A

Postmortems rain biopsy showing neurofibrillary tangles and beta amyloid plaques

Donepezil
Rivastigmine