Neurology Flashcards
1
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Bells palsy management
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If present <72hrs high dose oral pred and artificial tears
2
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Weakness of the face affecting the whole side of face including the forehead
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Bells palsy (LMN affected)
(Upper motor lesion spares the upper face)
3
Q
Small irregular pupils that do not react to light
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Argyll-Robertson pupil
(associated with neurosyphyllis, encephalitis, diabetes mellitus and MS)
4
Q
Marcus Gunn sign/ pupil
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Basically an RAPD
5
Q
The name for herniation of the cerebellum through the foramen magnum causing syringomyelia
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Arnold Chiari malformation
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