Neurology Flashcards
1
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Localization of Neuro Symptoms
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2
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Side Effects of Anticonvulsants
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3
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Choosing anticonvulsants
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4
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Anti-convulsant to NOT use < age 2
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VPA (can worsen mitochondrial or metabolic disorder)
5
Q
Headache Red Flags
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- Pituitary symptoms
- occipital location (chiari I)
- thunderclap
- focal deficit
- recent head injury or coagulopathy
- risk of thrombosis (nephrotic syndrome, lupus)
6
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Diagnostic Criteria for Migraine Headaches
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- 5 attacks fulfilling the following
- Lasting 1-72 hours
- 2 or more of: unilateral or bilateral (frontotemporal), pulsing, moderate-to-severe pain, worse with activity
- during headache, at least 1 of: nausea +/- vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia
- cannot be explained by anything else
7
Q
All neurologic causes of muscle weakness
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8
Q
What allergy is associated with spina bifida?
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Latex allergy
9
Q
Primitive reflexes
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10
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Embryology of the CNS
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