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NEURO - Epilepsy, MS + Parkinsons Flashcards

1
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Def Syncope

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Transient LOC due to cerebral hypoperfusion

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What are the 3 main types of syncope

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Vaso-vagal
Postural HoTN
Post-prandial HoTN

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What is Vasovagal syncope

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Fainting due to a sudden reflex bradycardia and peripheral vasodilation

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What is vasovagal syncope in response to? (4)

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Standing
Fear
Venesection
Pain

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LOC time vasovagal syncope

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<2mins

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Recovery - vasovagal syncope

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Rapid

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Mx vasovagal syncope

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None req

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What is postural HoTN

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Drop in SBP by >2-+ on standing

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Ix postural HoTN

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Measure sitting + standing BP at 1,5,10mins

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What is post-prandial HoTN

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Drop in 20+ SBP after eating

B/c pooling blood in splanchnic vasculature

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11
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Other types of syncope (4)

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Carotid sinus
Anaemia
Micturition
Exertion

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Ix recurrent syncope (5)

A 
Bloods - FBC/U+E/glucose 
Lying/standing BP
ECG/24h tape
EEG
CT head
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13
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Advise to pt w/ recurrent syncope pre-Ix

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NO DRIVING until cause is found

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Classic features of a generalised seizure (4)

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Aura
LOC
Tonic/Clonic
Post ictal phase (drowsiness)

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15
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Def focal seizure

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Originating from within the networks of 1 hemisphere

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16
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Do you lose consciousness in a simple focal seizure?

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No

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17
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Types of generalised seizures (6)

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Abscence 
TC
Clonic 
Tonic 
Myoclonic 
Atonic
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18
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Temporal seizure classic Sx

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LIp smacking/chewing

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19
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Frontal seizure classic Sx

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MOtor movements

Speech

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Parietal seizure classic Sx

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Sensory changes

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21
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Occipital seizure classic changes

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Vision changes

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22
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What is Todds paresis?

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Temporary paralysis of affected limb, post focal seizure

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23
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Causes of seizures (7)

A 
Idiopathic mostly 
Cerebrovascular 
Head injury
CNS infection 
SOL 
Neurodegen disease 
Metabolic - GI/Na/K
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Anti-epileptics - 1st line for generalised

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Na valporate

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25
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Anti-epileptics - 2nd line for generalised

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Lamotrigine

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26
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Anti-epileptics - 1st line for absence seizures

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Ethosuximide

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27
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Anti-epileptics - 1st line for focal seizures (2)

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Carbamazepine

Lamotrigine

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Mode of action - Na valporate

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Potentiates GABA

Blocks NA channels

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29
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SE Na Valporate (5)

A 
Rash 
Sedation 
Weight gain 
Hair loss 
Tremor
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30
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Who cannot take Na Valporate (3)

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Pregnant F
Thrombocytopenia
Liver damage

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Mode of action - Lamotrigine

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Blocks Na channel

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32
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What is there a risk of when taking Lamotrigine?

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BM toxicity

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33
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Mode of action carbamazepine

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Na channel blocker

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34
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SE carbamazepine (4)

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Rash
Dizzy
Double vision
AGRANULOCYTOSIS

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35
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drug interactions carbamazepine

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P450 pathway

Inducer

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36
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SE Phenytoin (2)

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Gum hypertrophy

Nystagmus

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37
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Why must phenytoin be monitored?

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Zero order kinetics :/

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38
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Which medication must be prescribed in caution w/ phenytoin

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COC

can lead to failure of COC as is enzyme inducer

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39
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Driving rules (CAR) - epileptic

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Can’t drive
After 1 y can reapply for licence
This is 10 years for a lorry driver

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40
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Driving rules (CAR) - 1st unprovoked seizure

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No driving for 6 months at least

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41
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Driving rules (CAR) - provoked seizure

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Epilepsy regulations apply

Possible exemption if seizure @ time of head injury

42
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Def MS

A

Relapsing episodes of immunologically mediated demyelination of CNS –> neuro degeneration

43
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M:F MS

44
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Classic age of onset MS

45
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What is the genetic predisposition to MS

46
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Where are areas of demyelination classically seen in MS? (5)

A 
Optic nn 
Angles of lateral ventricles 
cerebellar peduncles 
Brainstem 
Dorsal/CCS tracts
47
Q

What are the 3 patterns of MS

A

Primary progressive MS (10-20%)
Relapsing/remitting MS (80%)
Fulminating MS (<10%)

48
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Features of primary progressive MS

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No clear cut relapses/remissions

49
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When is primary progressive MS diagnosed?

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If progressive deterioration for >1y

50
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Features of relapsing/remitting MS

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Initial eps resolve completely
Subsequent events –> residual disability
Eventually develops 2’ progressive MS

51
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Features fulminating MS

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Debilitating progressive deterioration from early stage

52
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Optic Sx MS

A 
Optic neuritis: 
> Sudden painful LOV
> Loss  colour vision (esp red)
> Swollen optic disc 
> Diplopia
53
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UMN Sx MS

A

CCS

–> hemi/monoparesis

54
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Sensory Sx MS

A

Dorsal tract
Paresthesia
Proprioceptive loss

55
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Cerebellar Sx MS

A

Intention tremor

Nystagmus

56
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What is Uthoff’s phenomenon

A

Sx of MS being worse in the head

57
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1’ care Ix MS

A 
FBC
U+E
LFT
ESR
TFT
Glucose 
Ca
B12
HIV
58
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2’ care Ix MS

A

MRI
CSF
Visual evoked response

59
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MRI features MS

A

> 10 plaques visible

60
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CSF features MS

A

Incr cell count
Incr protein
Oligoclonal IgG bands present

61
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Visual evoked response features - MS

A

Delayed EEG reaction in occipital lobe to visual stimuli

62
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DDx - R/R MS (3)

A

TIA
SLE
CNS sarcoid

63
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DDx - 1’ progressive MS (3)

A

MND
CNS mass
Parkinsons/HD

64
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Mx - acute relapse MS

A

Ix - rule out other cause

High dose CCS: PO methylprednisolone 0.5mg/day for 5 days

65
Q

How long does it take for an acute MS relapse episode to recover

A

2-3 months

66
Q

LT Mx MS

A

MDT + annual review
Lifestyle
UTI will exaccerbate
Dimethyl fumuarate/teriflunomide - R/R

67
Q

Mx R/R MS if severe (2+ relapses in 1 y)

A

Natalizumab

68
Q

Complications MS (8)

A 
Fatigue 
Spasticity 
Ataxia/tremor 
Mobility 
Bladder dysfunction 
Sexual dysfunction 
Pressure sores 
Depression
69
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LE MS

70
Q

Poor prognostic factors MS (3)

A

Incr age of PS
Early cerebellar involvement
Loss mental fct

71
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Mx fatigue in MS

A

Amantadine + CBT

72
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Mx spasticity in MS

A

Baclofen + physio

Botox injection

73
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Mx bladder dysfunction in MS

A

Oxybutynin/toleridine

If >100ml - int self-catheterisation

74
Q

Anatomical changes - Parkinsons

A

Degeneration of the SN pars compacta

–> Decreased dopamine activity

75
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Features Parkinsons - BRIT WGM

A 
Bradykinesia 
Rigidity 
Instability 
Tremor 
Writing (micro) 
Gait 
Mask face
76
Q

Classic triad Parkinsons disease

A

Bradykinesia
Rigidity
Tremor

77
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Def Bradykinesia

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Progressive reduction in speed/amplitude

78
Q

Def rigidity

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Increased tone throughout range of movements

‘lead pipe/cog wheeling’

79
Q

Rigidity vs spasticity

A

Rigidity = increased tone w/ tremor

Spasticity - velocity dependent

80
Q

What type of tremor typically do pt w/ PD get

A

Pill rolling

Occurring at rest + w/ movement

81
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Gait changes PD

A

Festinant shuffle
Decreased arm swing
Turning hesitation/freezing

82
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Speech changes PD

A

Monotonous pronunciation

83
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Non-motor features PD (4)

A

GI - dysphagia/constipation/urinary freq
Vivid dreams
Depression
Cognition/dementia

84
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Causes Parksinsons disease (4)

A

Idiopathic
Dx - neuroepileptics/anti-psychotics
Vascular
Toxin - Wilsons

85
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What is Parkinsons plus syndrome (3)

A

Progressive supranuclear palsy
Multiple system atrophy
Lewy body dementia

86
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Features of supranuclear palsy PD +(3)

A

Symmetrical onset
Postural instability/sleep problems
Limitation in movement down gaze

87
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Features of multiple system atrophy PD+ (3)

A 
Autonomic - postural HOTN, bladder dysfunction, sweating 
Cerebellar sins 
Pyramidal signs (incr plantars/hyperreflexia)
88
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5 main sets of Meds used in PD Tx

A 
Levodopa/Carbidopa
DA receptor agonists - ropinirole/bromocriptine/cabergoline
MAOI
Anticholinergics (tremor) 
COMT inhibitors - entacapone/tolcapone
89
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Levodopa effects - motor Sx:

A

> improvement in motor Sx

90
Q

Levodopa effects - ADL

A

> improvement in ADLs

91
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Levodopa effects - motor complications

A

> motor complications

92
Q

Levodopa - adverse events

A

< specified adverse events

93
Q

DA agonists - motor Sx

A

< improvement in motor Sx

94
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DA agonists - ADLs

A

< improvement on ADLs

95
Q

DA agonists - Motor complications

A

< motor complications

96
Q

DA agonists - adverse effects

A

> specified adverse events

97
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MAO-B-I - motor Sx

A

< improvement in motor Sx

98
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MAO-B-I - ADLs

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< improvements in ADLs

99
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MAO-B-I - motor complications

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< motor complications

100
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MAO-B-I - adverse events

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< specified adverse events

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