Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

0. pdf review ? > neuro quick facts > Flashcards

neuro quick facts Flashcards

1
Q

reversed

Unilateral. Pulsating. Photophobia. Aura. 4-72 hours. Triptan.

A

Migraine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

reversed

Headache+lacrimation+rhinorrhea. Men. 100% oxygen

A

Cluster

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

reversed

Bilateral. Band like.

A

Tension

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

reversed

Confused or altered mental status. Fever. HSV. CT scan, then LP.

A

Encephalitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

reversed

Brudzinski. Kernig. Fever. CT and LP. Dexamethasone, ceftriaxone, vancomycin.

A

Meningitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

reversed

Not at rest. Improves with alcohol. Treat with propranolol.

A

Essential Tremor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

reversed

chorea, psychiatric change, dementia. Genetic testing. Tetrabenazine. Quitiapine.

A

Huntington Disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

reversed

Decrease dopamine. Pill rolling. Cogwheel rigidity, shuffling gait. Anticholingerics. Levodopa-carbidopa.

A

Parkinsons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

reversed

Berry aneurism. Anterior circle of willis. Stop smoking. Thunderclap headache, meningeal signs LOC. CT and LP.

A

SAH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

reversed

Ischemic > Hemorrhage. Facial paresis, arm drift/weakness, abnormal speech. CT scan. TPA

A

Stroke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

reversed

Signs and symptoms of stroke without infarct.

A

TIA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

reversed

Confusion and amnesia. Post concussion syndrome.

A

Concussion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

reversed

Ascending weakness/paralysis. Absent DTR. Campylobacter infection. IVIG or plasma exchange.

A

GBS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

reversed

Gradual. Progressive. TSH and Vitamin B12. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Mamantine

A

Dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

reversed

Acute. Reversible. Fluctuations of conciseness

A

Delerium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

reversed

Affects white matter. >2 distinct episodes. Women. Sensory symptoms. Optic neuritis. Oligoclonal bands. Glucocorticoids.

A

Multiple Sclerosis

17
Q

reversed

Muscle weakness. Acetacholine receptor antibodies. Worse end of day. Ptosis and diplopia. EMG. Thymectomy

A

Myasthenia Gravis

18
Q

reversed

Postictal confusion. Tongue biting. Urination. Foaming of mouth.

A

Seizure

19
Q

reversed

Petit mal. Generalized. Children. Staring. Lip smacking. Ethosuximide

A

Absence

20
Q

reversed

>5min. Benzodiazpeine. Fosphenytoin or phenytoin. Phenobarbital.

A

Status epilepticus

0. pdf review ? (26 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions