Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
cranial nerve in RAPD
A
CN II
2
Q
work up for new seizure
A
glucose, electrolytes \+/- tox screen LP neuroimaging urgent EEG (should get EEG for first unprovoked seizure)
3
Q
risk of epilepsy (over next 5 years) after first unprovoked seizure
A
40% (about 28% within first year)
4
Q
treatment of first unprovoked seizure
A
- no meds
- counsel family! (likelihood of recurrence, time sz, when to call 911)
- no unobserved swimming/bathing
5
Q
EEG infantile spasms
A
hypsarrhythmia
6
Q
EEG childhood absence epilepsy
A
3 Hz spike & wave, triggered by hyperventilation
7
Q
Treatment of infantile spasms
A
ACTH, vigabatrin
8
Q
Treatment of lennox-gastaut
A
valproic acid
9
Q
Treatment of childhood absence epilepsy
A
ethosuximide, or valproic acid
10
Q
Treatment of benign epilepsy of childhood with rolandic spikes
A
none, or carbamazepine
11
Q
phenytoin - effect on absence epilepsy
A
WORSENS
12
Q
how many headaches are needed for the diagnosis of migraine?
A
at least 5 attacks
