Neuro- Nerves, HA, Infectious, Movement, Vascular, Other Flashcards

1
Q

myasthenia gravis has what patho

A

Autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy Acetylcholine receptors

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2
Q

DOC absence seizures

A

ethosuxamide

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3
Q

DOC partial seizures

A

carbamazepine

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4
Q

initial DOC trigeminal neuralgia

A

carbamazepine

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5
Q

what drug should be given in setting of cerebral aneurysm

A

nimodipine- reduces ischemic deficits of arterial spasm

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6
Q

homonymous hemianopsia
L sided sensory/motor deficits face and arms>legs
eyes deviate toward R
neglect to R side

Stroke area

A

R sided MCA

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7
Q

MC CA to mets to brain

A

lung, breast, melanoma, prostate (that order)

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8
Q

MC type of primary brain tumor

A

meningioma

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9
Q

MC PEDS brain tumor

A

medulloblastoma

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10
Q

most devastating PEDS malignancy

A

brainstem glioma/ DIPG

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11
Q

“dura tail”

A

meningioma

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12
Q

gallactorhea, gynecomastia, amenorrhea

A

prolactinoma, pituitary adenoma

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13
Q

CT showing crescent area, midline shift

A

subdural hematoma

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14
Q

CT showing disc shape that doesn’t cross suture lines

A

epidural hematoma

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15
Q

epidural is commonly from what vasculature

A

middle meningeal artery

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16
Q

subdural from what vasculature

A

bridging veins

17
Q

1st line migraine tx

A

ASA, acetaminophen, caffeine

18
Q

2nd line migraine tx

A

triptans- Sumatriptan

19
Q

Migraine prophylaxis drugs

A

BB- propranolol LA
TCAs- nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Antiszs- Depakote, Topamax

20
Q

Tx cluster HA

A

triptans
oxygen

prophylaxis with verapamil

21
Q

patho of parkinsons

A

degeneration of DOPAMINERGIC neurons in substantia nigra

22
Q

maternal US with lemon or banana sign

A

spina bifida

myelomeningocele

23
Q

elevated labs in spina bifida

A

maternal MSAFP elevated

24
Q

MC form of cerebral palsy involves

A

spasticity (75%)
ataxia (15%)
dyskinetic movement dis (5%)
hypotonia with spasticity (1%)

25
Q

MCC bacterial meningitis in neonates

A

Group B beta-hemolytic strep

26
Q

MCC bacterial meningitis in children

A

H. influenzae

27
Q

MCC bacterial meningitis in adults

A

S. pneumonia, N. meningitis

28
Q

Bacterial meningitis empiric tx

A

Vanc + Cef

>50 = +amp

29
Q

encephalitis with negri bodies

A

rabies

30
Q

forearm flexion dermatome

A

C6

31
Q

hand intrinsics dermatome

A

C8

32
Q

forearm extension/wrist drop dermatome

A

C7

33
Q

deltoid weakness and shoulder paresthesias dermatome

A

C5

34
Q

patella reflex

A

L4

35
Q

Achilles reflex decreased

A

S1

36
Q

foot drop

A

L5

37
Q

decreased sensation to lateral shin decreased pain sensation central bottom foot

A

L5