Neurology Flashcards
Which primary CNS tumor is surgical resection NOT the first step?
Primary CNS lymphoma - methotrexate intrathecally
Which tumors are most likely to cause a paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis?
Ovarian/testicular teratoma
Lung/thyoma
Which cancers are associated with paraneoplastic opsoclonus-myoclonus?
Breast cancer. SCLC
What is the initial PCO2 required to be prior to doing an apnea test to determine brain death?
40-60
What are 2 main treatments of corticosteroid refractory transverse myelitis?
Plasmapheresis
Cyclophosphamide
What two vitamin deficiencies can cause a non compressive myelopathy of the spinal cord?
Vitamin B12
Copper
How long after an injury is post concussive syndrome usually seen?
Usually within 2 weeks
Laceration of what structure leads to an epidural hematoma?
Middle meningeal artery
Injury to what structure leads to subdural hematomas?
Small bridging veins
What is the only FDA approved drug to treat ALS?
Riluzole
What is goal BP after tPA infusion for stroke?
What side effect can occur with use of nitroprusside in the setting of acute stroke?
Increased intracranial pressure
What movement disorder had a characteristic “wing-beating” tremor?
Wilson disease
What is preventative agent of choice for cluster headaches?
Verapamil
What two medications are used for treating MS related fatigue?
Amantadine
Modafinil
