Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
what inheritance pattern is Huntingtons disease
A
autosomal dominant
2
Q
typical age of onset for Huntingtons disease
A
30-50
3
Q
initial symptom of Huntingtons disease
A
behavioral changes
4
Q
progression of Huntingtons disease symptoms
A
Initial: behavioral –> chorea –> dementia
5
Q
CT scan of typical Huntingtons disease
A
cerebral & caudate atrophy
6
Q
management of Huntingtons disease
A
no cure
7
Q
how to manage Huntingtons disease chorea symtpom
A
- antidopaminergics
- typical/atypical antipsychotics
- Tetrabenzine
- benzos may help chorea and sleep
