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1
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At what age does social smile occur

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2 months

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2
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When can ca child use 3 finger pincer

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9 months

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3
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When does a child kick a ball

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18 months

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4
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When is speech 75% and 100% intelligible

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3 yrs and 4 yrs

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5
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First step in speech or language disorder

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Hearing test

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Diagnosis of intraventricular haemorrhage

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Cranial USG

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Sequelae of IVH

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Cerebral palsy, intellectual disability

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Rx of apnea of prematurity

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Caffeine, NIV, self resolving

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9
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MRI Brain findings in CP

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Periventricular leukomalacia, basal ganglia lesions

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10
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First sign of CP

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Delayed gross motor findings, diagnosis by age 2

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11
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Types of tonicity in CP

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Spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic

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12
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Types of breath holding spells

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Cyanotic, pallid

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13
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Causes of hemiplegia in children

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Ischemia stroke, intracranial haemorrhage, Todd paralysis, hemiplegic migraine

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14
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Risk factors of haemorrhaging stroke

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AVM, Aneurysm, hemoglobinopathies

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15
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MCC of paediatric stroke

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Sickle cell disease

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16
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When is autism screening performed

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18 months and 2 yrs

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17
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When is depression screening initially done

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12 yrs

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18
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Cranial moulding helmets are used for which condition

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Positional plagiocephaly

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19
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Syringomyelia is associated with which condition

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Arnold chiari malformation 1, meningitis, inflammatory disorders, tumours, spinal cord injury

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20
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Initial presentation of syringomyelia and Arnold chiari malformation

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Scoliosis maybe the only sign, Arnold - presents with occipital headache in adolescence

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21
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Myelomeningocele associated with ?

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Arnold chiari malformation 2

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22
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Mutation involved in Rett syndrome

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MECP2

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23
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Landau Kleffner syndrome

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Normal development followed by regressive language milestones

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24
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Rx of homocysteinuria

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B6, folate, B12, anti platelets or anticoagulant

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25
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Common causes of ID in children

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FAS, Downs. Fragile X

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26
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Management of essential tremors?

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Propranolol, primidone, topiramate

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27
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Meige syndrome. How is spasm terminated

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Blepharospasm with spasm of lower face. Rx- sensory trick

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28
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Pronator drift is seen in

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Pyramidal tract lesion

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29
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Upward drift is seen in

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Cerebellar lesion

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30
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Lesion in hemineglect syndrome

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Non dominant parietal lobe

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31
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Gerstmann syndrome

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Dominant parietal lobe

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32
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Rx of restless leg syndrome

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Pramipexole, gabapentin enacarbil

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33
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Nest step after diagnosing epidural abscess spinal cord compression

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IV glucocorticoids

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34
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A complication of neuraxial block causing spinal cord compression

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Spinal epidural hematoma

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35
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Confirmatory diagnosis of central canal syndrome

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Cervical myelogram

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36
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Positive spurling test in

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Radiculopathy causing neck pain

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37
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Presentation of spondylitic myelopathy

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LE weakness, gait, bowel bladder dysfunction, Lhermitte sign

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38
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Rx for Freidrich ataxia

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Only supportive therapies, physical and psychological

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39
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Rx of ALS

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Riluzole, respiratory support, nutritional support- per cutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.

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40
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Meds that cause distal symmetric polyneuropathy

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FQ, metronidazole, dapsone, amiodarone, digoxin, cisplatin, paclitaxel

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41
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Triggers of AIP

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CYP450 inducers, progesterone, fasting, surgery, illness, alcohol, tobacco

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42
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Lab findings, rx of AIP

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Positive for urobilinogen
Elevated serum and urine PBG, ALA, porphyrins
Hyponatremia, elevated transaminases
Mx- glucose and hemin

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43
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Next step in hemodynamically stable patient in GBS. Tx?

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Assess pulmonary function with spirometry.
If FVC <20 ml/kg, warrants endotracheal intubation
Tx- IVIG, Plasmapheresis

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44
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Presentation of Miller Fischer syndrome

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Ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, areflexia

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45
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Miller Fischer syndrome associated with which antibody

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Anti GQ1b

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46
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Rx for food borne botulism

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Equine serum heptavalent botulinum antitoxin

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47
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Werdnig Hoffman syndrome

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Floppy baby syndrome

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48
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RF of MS

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Female, Caucasian, HLA DRB1, USA, Europe, cold climate, low vit d, smoking

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49
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Diagnostic imaging in MS, CSF findings?

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T2 weighted MRI of brain and spinal cord.
Oligoclonal IgG bands

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50
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Tx of MS

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IV methylprednisolone, plasmapheresis, IFN beta, natalizumab, glatiramer acetate
Baclofen for spasticity
Gabapentin for neuropathic pain

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51
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DD of UMN cause of NM weakness

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Leukodystrophies, vasculitis, brain mass, B12 def, ALS

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52
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DD of anterior horn cell cause of NM weakness

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SMA, ALS, Polio, paraneoplastic syndromes

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53
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DD of peripheral nerves causes of NM weakness

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Hereditary primary motor sensory neuropathy, GBS, Diabetic neuropathy, amyloid neuropathy, lead poisoning

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54
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NMJ cause of NM weakness

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Myasthenia gravis, Lambert Eaton, OPC poisoning, Botulism

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55
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Muscle fibres causes of NM weakness

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Muscular dystrophies, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, hypothyroidism, corticosteroids, HIV myopathy

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56
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Symptomatic treatment of lambert Eaton syndrome

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Guanidine or 3,4 - diaminopyridine- increases acetylcholine levels
refractory -IVIG, Immunosuppressants

57
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Dd of myopathies

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  1. Glucocorticoid induced 2. Polymyalgia rheumatica 3. Inflammatory 4. Statin induced 5. Hypothyroid
58
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Trinueleolide repeat in DMDK gene seen in

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Myotonic dystrophy

59
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Associated findings in myotonic dystrophy

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Arrhythmia, cataracts, increased day time sleepiness, testicular atrophy

60
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Manifestations of malignant hyperthermia and treatment

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Masseter muscle rigidity, sinus tachycardia, hypercarbia, rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, hyperthermia
Treatment - dantrolene

61
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Most important RF for stroke

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Hypertension

62
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Mx of TIA

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Smoking cessation, start aspirin and statin, reduce BP

63
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Initial imaging for acute stroke

64
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Lacunae infarct presentation

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Unilateral motor impairment

65
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MCA occlusion ppt

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C/L somatosensory and motor deficit, conjugate eye deviation towards side of infarct, homonymous hemianopia, aphasia, hemineglect

66
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ACA occlusion ppt

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C/L somatosensory and motor deficit in LL extremity, abulia, dyspraxia, emotional disturbance, urinary incontinence

67
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Areas affected in lacunae stroke

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Basal ganglia, subcortical white matter, pons

68
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Dejerine Roussy syndrome

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Thalamic pain syndrome- paroxysmal burning pain exacerbated by light touch due to stroke involving posterolateral thalamus

69
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PCA stroke

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Homonymous hemianopia, alexia without agraphia, visual hallucinations, sensory symptoms, 3rd nerve palsy with paresis of vertical and horizontal eye movements, C/L Motor deficits

70
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Wallenburg syndrome

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Lateral medullary syndrome- intracranial vertebral artery, vestibulocerebellar, sensory, ipsilateral bulbar, autonomic dysfunction

71
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Medial medullary syndrome

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C/L hemiparesis, C/L vibration loss, ipsilateral tongue paralysis

72
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BP meds for haemorrhagic stroke

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IV nicardipine, labetalol, goal 140-160mm hg

73
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Ppt of carotid artery injury, diagnosis

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Hemiplegia, aphasia, thunder clap headache, neck pain
CT or MR angiography

74
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Pathology behind IIH

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Impaired absorption of CSF by arachnoid villi

75
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Tx of IIH

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Weight reduction, acetazolamide, may use furosemide on acetazolamide, corticosteroids and serial LP while awaiting surgery

76
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RF of cerebral vein thrombosis. Diagnosis and Tx?

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Inherited thrombophilia, pregnancy, post partum, OCP, malignancy, infection
MRI brain with venography
Anticoagulants heparin acutely

77
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Subclavian steal syndrome, diagnosis, Tx

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Upper extremity ischemia, vertebrobasilar insufficiency
Lower brachial SBP, systolic bruit, S4+
Doppler USG or MR angiography
Tx- lifestyle management, stent

78
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Uncal herniation findings

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Ipsilateral fixed and dilated pupil, c/l hemiparesis, c/l homonymous hemianopia

79
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Abnormal posturing seen with which type of brain herniation

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Central, decorticate and decerebrate

80
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Routine lab tests for dementia

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CBC, VIT B12, TSH, CMP
Folate, syphilis, vit d
Atypical- CSF
Imaging- CT or MRI brain, atypical- EEG

81
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Neuro imaging finding in Alzheimers

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Medial temporal lobe atrophy

82
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Neuro imaging in vascular dementia

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Cerebral infarction, deep white matter changes

83
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Findings in dementia with Lewy bodies

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Visual hallucinations, spontaneous parkinsonism, fluctuating cognition, REM sleep behaviour disorder

84
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Anti Parkinson’s meds causing psychosis

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Levodopa, dopamine agonists

85
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PD in younger patients, treatment where tremor is the primary symptom

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Trihexiphenidyl

86
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Old patients, mild tremor dominant PD, TX?

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Amantadine

87
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Tx of hallucinations in PD

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Initial trial adjustment, low dose anti psychotic like quetiapine, Pimavanserin

88
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Lewy bodies

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Eosinophilic intractyoplasmic inclusions

89
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Shy drager syndrome, Tx

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Multiple system atrophy- parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, neurological signs
Fludrocortisone, salt supplementation, alpha agonists, constrictive garments to lower body

90
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Riley Day syndrome

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Familial dysautonomia- Askanazi Jew children, feeding problems, hypotonia, decreased lacrimation with severe ortho static hypotension

91
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Findings in Huntington

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CAG repeat expansion, loss of GABAergic neurons, caudate and putamen atrophy

92
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Mx of frontotemporal dementia

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SSRI, trazodone for neuropsychiatric symptoms

93
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Findings in CJD

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EEG shows periodic sharp wave complexes
MRI, Widespread atrophy, cortical enhancement, hockey stick sign
CSF-positive 14-3- 3, positive RT-QulC test

94
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Rx of Sturgge Weber syndrome

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Laser therapy, anti epileptics, intraocular pressure reduction

95
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Findings in tuberous sclerosis

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Ash leaf spots, angiofibromas, shagreen patches, subependymal tumours, infantile spasms, ID, autism, ADHD, rhabdomyoma, angiomyolipoma

96
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Screening for tuberous sclerosis

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Regular skin and eye examination
Serial MRI of brain and kidney
Echo, ECG
EEG, neuropsychiatric screening

97
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Features of craniopharyngioma

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Optic chasm and pituitary stalk compression-Bitemporal hemianopsia, growth failure, pubertal delay, sexual dysfunction, diabetes insipidus

98
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Cranial nerve palsy involved in medulloblastoma

99
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Features of pinealoma

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Parinaud syndrome, obstructive hydrocephalus

100
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MRI appearance of glioblastoma

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Butterfly appearance with central necrosis, heterogeneous serpiginous contrast enhancement shows high grade astrocytoma

101
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Which brain tumor has a bimodal presentation

A

Craniopharyngioma

102
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Location of metastatic brain disease

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Grey white matter junction

103
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Metastatic brain frequency

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Lung> breast> unknown primary> melanoma> colon

104
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Tx for malignant neurological compromise like spinal cord compressions causing bone pain and neurological deficits

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Systemic glucocorticoids

105
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Psychogenic pseudosyncope

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Conversion disorder, LOC without impaired cerebral perfusion

106
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension seen in

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Parkinsonism

107
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Causes of cardiogenic syncope

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AS, HCM, VT, TDP, AV block, sick sinus

108
Q

How does cluster headache improve

A

Oxygen therapy

109
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Prophylactic for cluster headache

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Verapamil, lithium

110
Q

First line for trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine

111
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Mx of traumatic brain injury

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Maintain MAP, reduce ICP, prevent ICH, prevent seizures, control blood glucose, maintain normothermia

112
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GCS to who tranexamic acid is to be given with TBI

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9-12 within 3 hrs of injury

113
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Imaging performed in primary survey in ATLS

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Chest and pelvis x ray, FAST, cervical spine imaging

114
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What should be done in anterior cord syndrome to prevent bladder distension.

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Catheterisation

115
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MRI findings in diffuse axonal injury

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Punctuate haemorrhages in white matter, blurring of grey white matter junction

116
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Artery involved in epidural hematoma, CT findings

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Middle meningeal artery, sphenoid bone trauma
Biconvex lens shaped hyper density, does not cross suture lines

117
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Pathogenesis of SDH, CT findings

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Rupture of bridging veins
Crescent hyperdensity crosses suture lines

118
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Tx of SAH

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Angiographic procedure to stabilise aneurysm by coiling or stenting, nimodipine and hyperdynamic therapy for vasospasm

119
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Common sites of hypertensive haemorrhage

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Basal ganglia> cerebellar nuclei> thalamus> pons> cerebral cortex

120
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Sites involved in cerebral amyloid angiopathy, condition associated with it?

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Occipital and parietal lobes, Alzheimers.

121
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Man with aortic dissection, improves with meds but can’t move lower limbs, distended bladder, weakness and decreased reflexes in legs, loss of touch and pain. Cause?

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Thoracic spinal cord ischemia- T10-12

122
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Rx of AIP

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Glucose and hemin

123
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Parkinson disease dementia, psychosis rx

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Anticholinesterase inhibitors- eg- donepezil. psychosis- low dose antipsych- pimavanserin, quetiapine

124
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Decreased sensation in ant thigh, medial leg, knee extension, patellar reflex. nerve inj?

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Femoral nerve

125
Q

Focal to GTCS, h/o RCC, hypoNa

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Do MRI brain- for mets

126
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Kid- speech delay, decreased attention, diff opening hands after squeezing someone’s fingers

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Myotonic dystrophy

127
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Girl- breathing prob, seizures, unsteady gait, twisting fingers, not speaking words anymore

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Rett syndrome- look for head growth deceleration

128
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right temporal Headache, ICP findings, left DTR increased, HTN, bradycardia

129
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TBI- ICP, fever, HTN, tachycard, tachypnea, diaphoresis on sponge bath

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Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity

130
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Acute headache, nausea, htn, right ptosis, mydriasis

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SAH- PCom aneurysm

131
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Aneurysm causing u/l vision loss or bitemp hemianopsia

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ACom or ICA

132
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Confusion, fever, takes TNF alpha for RA, MR+, MRI shows brain abscess. NBS

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Echo for IE

133
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MRI finding in CJD

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Widespread cortical atrophy, enhancement-ribboning, caudate and putamen enhancement- hockey stick sign

134
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In 18hrs- Progressive ascending paralysis, paraesthesias, areflexia, hiking to colorado

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Search for tick- tick borne paralysis

135
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Underwent SAH aneursym repair- POD5 confused, tingling in right hand, weakness, facial droop

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Cerebral vasospasm- causing cerebral ischemia- prevention- nimodipine, euvolemia

136
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Neuroimaging findings in diffuse axonal inj?

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Punctate hemorrhages in white matter, blurring of gray white interface

137
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Post herpetic neuralgia rx

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gabapentin, pregabalin, TCA

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