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1
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Headache DANGER SIGNS

A
  • Thunderclap
  • Absence of prior headache
  • Focal neurosigns
  • Fever
  • Rapid onset with exercise
  • Nasal congestion
  • Papilledema
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Thunderclap headache could be:

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SAH

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3
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Absence of prior headache danger sign could be:

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CNS infection

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Focal Neurosigns other than auras could be

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stroke or tumor

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5
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Fever with headache could be:

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Meningitis

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Rapid onset headache with exercise could be:

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IC Hemmo./ Brain Aneurysm

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Headache with nasal congestion could be:

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Sinusitis

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Headache with papilledema could be:

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Increased ICP

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9
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Headache reasons to refer for imaging: (8)

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change in pattern
worsening despite tx
neuro. deficit
scalp tenderness
onset with exertion
visual changes
40 years or older
hx of trauma/ HTN
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Tension Headache characteristics

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most prevalent
bilat
daily
"vice-like"
stress/fatigue/glare
No dx tests*
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11
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Tension Headache Tx

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NSAIDS: Motrin 400-800mg Q4-6H/2400mg in 24H max

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Tension Headache Tx

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NSAIDS: Motrin 400-800mg Q4-6H/2400mg in 24H max
Naproxen 250-500mg PO Q12
Non-Sal: Tylenol 325-1000mg PO Q4-6H/ 4G in 24H max

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Cluster Headache Sx

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  • middle aged males
  • unilateral px
  • restless agitated
  • 15 min-3 hours
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Cluster Headache Additional sx

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  • ipsilateral congestion
  • lacrimation
  • Horner Syndrome
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15
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Homer Syndrome (3)

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stop sweating
drooped eyelid
small pupil

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16
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Cluster Headache tx + MOA and Contraindications

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  • O2 100% 15 min*
  • Sumatriptan SC 6mg/24h max 12mg
  • Zolmitriptan 2.5mg PO/ 10mg 24h max

MOA: Vasoconstriction/Trigeminal assistance
Contra: Cardiac/Bleeding issues

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17
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Migraine characteristics (6)

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throbbing 
unilateral or bilateral
aura (maybe)
visual disturbances
Fam Hx
NV
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18
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Migraine Dx:

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Clinically using HPI

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19
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Migraine Tx

A 
avoidance
rest
analgesics 
Sumatriptan 25/50/100mg or 6mg SC
50mg works best*
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20
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Migraine prophylaxis + contraindications

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beta blocker
Propranolol 20mg BID: 40-160mg range

CHF Cardio Hypotension

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21
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Migraine secondary treatments

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Anti-depressant: Amitriptyline 10mg

Anti-emetic: Promethazine 12.5mg-25mg Q4-6H

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22
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Post Trauma Headache characteristics

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1-2 days after injury
poor memory and concentration
emotional instability

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Post Trauma Headache tx

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analgesic

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24
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Med Overuse headache characteristics

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50% of daily headaches
chronic px
heavy analgesic use

treat with med withdraw

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25
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Partial Seizures characteristics

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dependent on cortical involvement

preictal phase can have auras

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Focal Seizure with Retained Awareness

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FKA: Simple Partial Seizure*

only 1 part of brain/sx dependent on this

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Focal Seizure with Impaired Awareness

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FKA: Complex Partial Seizure*
one part of brain
awake/not responding
no memory

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Complex Partial Seizure 4 signs

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Grimace
Gesturing
Lip Smack
Repeating

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General Seizure

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entire brain
altered consciousness
Tonic-Clonic aka Grand Mal

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Tonic phase

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stiffening

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31
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Clonic Phase

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rhythmic jerking

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32
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Todd Paralysis

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weakness of limbs

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33
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3 Postictal Phase Sx

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somnolence
no recollection
Todd Paralysis

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Seizure Dx

A

EEG

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Seizure Tx

A

secure airway
treat sx
MEDEVAC

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36
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Seizure labs

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electrolyte
LFT
CBC
Glucose

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37
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Active Seizure Med

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Diazepam 5mg IV/IM Q5-10min; 30mg Max

binds with GABA

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38
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Status Epilepticus

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seizure that lasts longer than 5 min, or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minutes period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes

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39
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Status Epilepticus tx

A

Diazepam
Valproic Acid 30mg
Intubate

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40
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Frontal Lobe Sx

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Head and Leg
Jacksonian March
Posturing

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41
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Parietal Lobe Sx

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Paresthesia

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42
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Occipital Lobe Sx

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Visual Phenomena

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43
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Temporal Lobe

“oh so no head?”

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Hallucinations
Epigastric rising
Automatisms
Deja vu

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44
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Psychogenic Non Epileptic Seizure

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not assoc. with neuronal activity
longer than 2 min
no incontinence
no postictal phase

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45
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PNES tx

A

psychotherapy

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46
Q

Supplies blood to the brain

A

internal carotid arteries

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47
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2 internal carotid branches

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Anterior Cerebral Artery

Medial Cerebral Artery

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Vertebral artery

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Basilar artery

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49
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connects cerebral and vertebral arteries

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Circle of Willis

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50
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Hemorrhagic Stroke

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rupture of a blood vessel causing bleeding into the brain and lack of cerebral blood flow leading to ischemia

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Ischemic Stroke

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blockage of a blood vessel causing lack of blood flow leading to ischemia

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Ischemic Stroke 2 subtypes

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CVA and TIA
cerebrovascular accident
transient ischemic attack

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Thrombotic Ischemic Stroke

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obstruction of artery due to blockage in vessel

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Embolic Ischemic Stroke

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blockage of artery due to debris

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Systemic hypoperfusion Ischemic Stroke

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lack of blood brain flow due to decreased systemic blood flow

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Transient ischemic attack

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transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction

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57
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Only way to differentiate TIA vs CVA

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MRI

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58
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FASTER mnemonic

A 
Face (drooping numbness)
Arms (one limb being weaker)
Stability (steadiness on feet)
Talking (slurred garbled)
Eyes (visual changes)
React (MEDEVAC)
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59
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ISchemic stroke risk factors

A 
vascular disease
A-fib
DVT
recent MI
clotting disorders
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60
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Without acute infarction is

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TIA

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61
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with acute infarction is

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CVA

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62
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2 hemorrhagic stroke subtypes

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ICH

SAH

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63
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ICH risk factors

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HTN
Trauma
Bleeding disorders
Drug use
Aneurisms
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Ischemic Stroke tx

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> 94% 02
elevate 30 degrees
labs: EKG CBC Glucose O2 sat

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65
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Ischemic stroke BP monitoring

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do not lower unless 220/120; reduce by 15%

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66
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Ischemic Stroke meds + MOA + vitals

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Aspirin 325mg

selective beta blocker Labetalol
10-20mg IV

MOA: inhibits B1 to dec HR

BP every 15min

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67
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TIA tx

A

med advice
aspirin
MEDEVAC

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68
Q

states strokes are disqualifying

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MANMED 15-106

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69
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Stuporous patients respond to

A

vigorous stimuli

70
Q

Coma can result from

A 
Seizures
Hypothermia 
Metabolic disturbances
Structural lesions 
Disturbance of circulation
Mass causing compression of brain stem
71
Q

Abrupt onset of coma could suggest

A

SAH
ICH
stroke

72
Q

Decorticate

73
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Decerebrate

74
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Coma ancillary study

A

NON CONTRAST* CT

75
Q

Other name for dilated pupils

A

mydriasis; associated with brainstem compression or drug use

76
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Other name for constricted pupils

A

miosis; could suggest drug overdose with opiates

77
Q

GCS scores

A

Mx 15
Low 3
Intubate 8 or less

78
Q

Naloxone dose

79
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Coup-countercoup

A

injury at impact as well as opposite side from rebound

80
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Concussion hallmarks*

A

amnesia

lack of recall

81
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early concussion symptoms

A 
headache
dizziness 
vertigo
imbalance 
nausea 
vomiting
82
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delayed concussion symptoms

A

mood/cognitive disturbance
light/noise sensitivity
sleep disturbance

83
Q

MACE within how long?

84
Q

Direct observation of suspected concussion time

85
Q

Second impact syndrome

A

diffuse cerebral swelling can develop with 2nd concussion
(2 concussions back to back)
rare but potentially fatal

86
Q

Post concussion syndrome

A

headache
dizziness
cognitive impairment
resolves in weeks to months

87
Q

CTE

A

chronic traumatic encephalopathy

88
Q

CTE sx

A

behavior changes
Parkinson’s
speech and gait abnormalities

89
Q

thin areas of skull

A

temporal

nasal sinus

90
Q

Basilar skull fracture

A 
Battle sign
“Raccoon” eyes
Hemotympanum
CSF rhinorrhea/otorrhea
Cranial nerve deficits
91
Q

ICP tx

A

elevate head 25-30 degrees
secure airway
ventilate
NS or LR

92
Q

Mannitol dose

A

1g/kg IV initial

.25-.5 g/kg IV Q6-8

93
Q

hypertonic saline dose

A

7.5% NS 250cc bolus

94
Q

Epidural hematoma layers

A

in-between dura mater and skull

95
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Subdural Hematoma layers

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between dura mater and arachnoid

96
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Subarachnoid hematoma layers

*in the JEA

A

between subarachnoid mater and pia mater

*high association with aneurysms and AV malformations

97
Q

3 ICH type

A

Epidural hematoma
Subdural hematoma
Subarachnoid Hematoma

98
Q

Most commonly affected with Epidural Hemmorhage

A

MMA

middle meningeal artery

99
Q

Epidural hemorrhage presentation (2)

A

immediate LOC
Lucid Interval with consciousness
deteriorating neuro function
Seizure/Coma

100
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Epidural hemorrhage acute management

A

oxygen/intubate
neuro consult
monitor for ICP
MEDEVAC

101
Q

Subdural Hemorrhage

A

more common
elderly/EOTH abuse
may occur without impact
likely to die

102
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Subdural Hematoma physiology

A

venous flow into sinus spaces

may tamponade causing inc flow

103
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Subdural hematoma clinical manifestations

A

1-2 days after onset
chronic could be 15 days
headaches/light headed/cognitive impairment/somnolence

104
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Subdural Hematoma acute management

A

Same as epidural hematoma

non-contrast CT to determine

105
Q

Subarachnoid hemorrhage epidemiology

A

usually aneurysm

high pressure bleed with CSF

106
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SAH hallmarks

A

Thunder Clap aka worst headache of my life

sudden/may have meningeal irritation from blood

107
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SAH risk factors

A

drug use, smoking, HTN, alcohol use

108
Q

SAH tx

A

rest
Tylenol
MEDEVAC

109
Q

Complications of SAH

A 
death
rebleeding
ischemia
ICP
seizures
110
Q

MACE: HEADS

A 
Headache or vomiting?
Ear ringing?
Amnesia, altered consciousness?
Double vision?
Something feels wrong?
111
Q

Recurrent concussion

A

3 concussions within 1 year. needs neurologist

112
Q

Recurrent Concussion Evaluation

A

Comprehensive Neurological Eval
neuroimaging
functional assessment
duty status determination

113
Q

Spinal cord injury presentation

A

flaccid paralysis
loss of bowel or bladder control
anesthesia
loss of reflex activity

114
Q

C3,4 &5…

A

keep the lungs alive

115
Q

Spinal cord injury tx

A 
ABC
C-collar
O2/BP
Foley Cath
Sedate if necessary
MEDEVAC ASAP
116
Q

Spinal cord injury Med

A

Methylprednisone 125mg IV Q4-6

117
Q

Nexus criteria for C-spine

A 
N neuro deficit 
S spinal tenderness
A altered mental status
I intoxicated
D distracted injuries
118
Q

Common radiculopathy discs

119
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Radiculopathy

A

lumbar disk herniation usually due to heavy lifting

120
Q

Radiculopathy clinical presentation

A

px with sitting
radiating to leg
lower extremity numbness

121
Q

L1 radiculopathy

A

pain, paresthesia, inguinal sensory loss

122
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L2-L4 radiculopathy

A

acute back px radiates to anterior thigh/knee

weak hips

123
Q

L5 radiculopathy

A

most common back pain radiating down lateral aspect of leg into foot

124
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S1 radiculopathy

A

back pain radiates posterior to foot

125
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Straight leg testing

A

Lay patient supine and raise patient’s extended leg on the symptomatic side with foot dorsiflexed.

126
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Lasegue’s sign

A

presence or worsening of radicular pain with straight leg maneuver.

127
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Radiculopathy imaging

A

radiograph and MRI

128
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Radiculopathy tx

A

NSAIDs and analgesics

muscle relaxers

129
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Radiculopathy Med

A

Cyclobenzaprine 5mg PO Q8

130
Q

Radiculopathy reevaluation

A

4-6 weeks after

  1. PT should be considered
  2. Consult to px management
131
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Cauda Equina

A

bundle of nerves that spread out from te bottom of the spinal cord

132
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Cauda equina syndrome

A

cauda equina is squeezed or damaged

133
Q

Cauda Equine pathophysiology

A

herniated disc
infection/inflammation
cancer
spinal stenosis

134
Q

Spinal Stenosis

A

vertebrae bumps called bone spurs; can compress nerves.

135
Q

Cauda Equina Clinical Presentation

A

pain/numb/tingling in lowerback and/or legs
foot drop
bowel problems or incontinence
problems with sex

136
Q

Cauda Equina tx

A

MEDEVAC
MRI
treat cause of sx (surgery or meds)

137
Q

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A

entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve of carpal ligament
caused by repetitive wrist activities

138
Q

3 predispositions for carpal tunnel

A

preg
DM
arthritis

139
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Carpal Tunnel presentation

A

pain burning tingling
bothersome during sleep
late sx: atrophy

140
Q

Carpel tunnel test

A

Tinel or Phalen

141
Q

Carpal Tunnel Tx

A

splint up to 3 months
Thumb Spica*
NSAIDS/Steroids

142
Q

Restless Leg Syndrome

A

Creepy Crawling or Pins and needles in the Limbs

worse at evening or night

143
Q

hyperalgesia

A

low px tolerance

144
Q

akathisia

A

intense desire to move

145
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Restless Leg Syndrome differential

A

Volitional movements

Nocturnal Leg Cramp

146
Q

Class of meds that worsen Restless Leg Syndrome

A

Antihistamines
Anti-nausea
Antidepressants

147
Q

Lab for Restless leg syndrome

A

Iron (serum ferritin)

148
Q

Restless Leg Syndrome Med

A

Ferrous Sulfate 325mg with laxative

149
Q

Bell’s Palsy CN and part of brain

A

CN 7 (along the pons)

150
Q

Bell’s Palsy associated diseases

A

HSV
HIV
Lyme

151
Q

Bell’s Palsy clinical presentation

A 
unilateral facial paralysis 
px around ear 
facial stiffness 
inability to close eyelid*
skin does not wrinkle*
152
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Bell’s phenomenon

A

upward rolling of the eye on attempted lid closure

153
Q

Bell’s Palsy vs Stroke

A

no paralysis of forehead in stroke

intact forehead suggest stroke

154
Q

Bell’s Palsy tx

A

protect the affected eye
Prednisone 60mg x7 days
Valacyclovir 1000mg

155
Q

Bell’s Palsy differentials

A

HSV
Otitis Media
Lyme
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

156
Q

Meningitis signs and symptoms

A

fever
nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness)
altered mental status

157
Q

Bell’s Palsy hallmarks

A

forehead paralysis

cannot close eye

158
Q

Meningitis lab test

A

Lumbar Puncture

159
Q

Meningitis tests

A

Brudzinksi

Kerning

160
Q

Meningitis med

A

Ceftriaxone 2g IV

161
Q

Meningitis Prophylaxis

A

Ciprofloxacin 500mg

162
Q

Meningitis associated vaccinations

A

MGC
S. Pneumonia
FLU

163
Q

3 classes of chronic px

A

noncaptive
neuropathic
centralized

164
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Chronic px time

A

greater than 6-12 weeks

165
Q

nociceptive pain

A

caused by stimuli

166
Q

neuropathic pain

A

resulting from damage or pathology

167
Q

centralized pain

A

reduced ability of the CNS to diminish responses to peripheral stimuli

168
Q

Chronic pain syndrome tx

A

Acupuncture

spinal manipulation

169
Q

Insomnia risk factors

A

EOTH
stimulant
tobacco
psychiatric

170
Q

Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo test

A

Dix-Hallpike

171
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Peripheral Vertigo presentation

A

sudden
horizontal nystagmus
tinnitus

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