Neuro-Ophthal Flashcards
1
Q
When safer to stent vs. endardarectomy?
A
stent if
2
Q
Definitions of stroke vs. TIA?
A
if it shows up in imaging = STROKE
3
Q
what is neuromyelitis optica?
A
relapsing autoimmune disorder»inflamm in optic nerve and spinal cord
4
Q
What kind of drug is rituximab?
A
CD20 inhibitor, monoclonal antibody
5
Q
what does cyclophosphamide treat?
A
cancers, autoimmune disorders, and AL amyloidosis
6
Q
what causes bilateral acoustic neuromas?
A
neurofibromatosis type 2
7
Q
what is Keppra?
A
Levetiracetam, Monotherapy of partial (focal) seizures with or without secondary generalisation
