Neurology 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Which part of cannabis is highly effective in juvenile myoclonic seizures and how it is effective?
A
Cannabidiol part - anti-GABA
2
Q
Secretion of CSF where?
A
Choroid plexus
3
Q
Absorption of CSF where?
A
Arachnoid granulations
4
Q
Medications that worsens Myasthenia gravis?
A
B-blockers Aminoglycoside Fluoroquinolones Hydrochloroquine Macrolides
5
Q
Fludrocortisone mechanism of action to increase BP?
A
Increase sensitivity to circulating catecholamines
6
Q
Midodrine - pure a1 agonist causes what side effect?
A
Supine hypertension - so don’t give nocte
7
Q
Levodopa induced dyskinesia - treatment?
A
Reduce levodopa dose and increase frequency
Add Amantadine
8
Q
Entacapone ( COMT inhibitor) worsens dyskinesia?
A
Yes
9
Q
copper deficiency can mimic what?
consider copper deficiency in what demographic of patients?
A
B12 deficiency
Bariatric surgery/ high zinc exposure
