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Neurology Flashcards

1
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what type of epilepsy is associated with aura and automatisms?

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Temporal lobe seizure

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2
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How does Jacksonian epilepsy present?

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focal attacks start in one limb/corner of mouth and rapidly ascend
then preceded with Todd’s paresis

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3
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AED used in status epilepticus

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Lorazepam 4mg IV bolus once and again after 10 minutes

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4
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classic EEG finding in absence seizures

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3Hz spikes

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5
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when is AED treatment considered?

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2 or more seizures within 2 years

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6
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first line AED in a) generalised seizures b) partial seizures c) absence seizures

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a) valproate
b) carbamez
c) valproate

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7
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Presentation of optic neuritis

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usually unilateral pain on movement of eye, blurred vision which may progress to blindness.
RAPD

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8
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define the following

a) Lhermitte Phenomenon

b) Uhthoff phenomenon

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a) tingling down arms and legs on neck flexion

b) all MS symptoms worsen in heat

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9
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Investigations in MS

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  1. MRI- Dawson’s fingers

2. oligoclonal bands in CSF

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10
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Management of acute relapses

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Depends on severity

- use IV/PO methylpred for 3-5days

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11
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long-term management of RR-MS

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DMARDS

  • beta inteferon
  • natalizumab
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12
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in which lobes are broca and wernicke’s area?

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broca- inferior left frontal lobe

wernickes- superior left parietal lobe

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  1. TACI
  2. PACI
  3. POCI
  4. LACI
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  1. hemiparesis, hemisensory loss and homonymous hemianopia
  2. two of TACI
  3. ataxia, diplopia, LMN facial palsy
  4. pure motor/pure sensory/ataxic hemiparesis
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14
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in which patients are watershed infarcts more common?

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pts with carotid stenosis who drop their BP for whatever reason

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15
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what is a watershed infarct?

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ischaemia at borders of vascular territories to aca,mca and PCA

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Pt <55 with stroke what tests do you want to do?

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Coagulation screen for thrombophilias

17
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secondary prevention of stroke

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  1. lifestyle changes
  2. atorvastatin 80mg
  3. aspirin for 2 weeks then clopidogrel
  4. antihypertensive
18
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What is Wallenberg syndrome?

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Lateral medullary syndrome (posterior inferior cerebellar artery)

ipsilateral: ataxia, nystagmus, dysphagia, facial numbness, cranial nerve palsy e.g. Horner’s
contralateral: limb sensory loss

19
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What is Weber’s syndrome?

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branches of the posterior cerebral artery that supply the midbrain
- ipsilateral CN3 palsy and contralateral weakness

20
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what are reflexes like in M.Gravis?

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normal/brisk

21
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investigations in m.gravis

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AchR antibodies
EMG- decrement on repetitive stimulation
CT chest- thymoma

22
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Treatment of M. gravis

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  1. Pyridostigmine

2. immunosuppress: pred/azathiopine

23
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M.gravis crisis and what is the treatment?

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Weakness of resp muscles during relapse
Monitor FVCs
treat with IV Ig

24
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Lambert eaton syndrome

  • association
  • features
  • management
A
  • small cell lung cancer/AI
  • Limb girdle weakness, HYPOreflexia, autonomic sx, REVERSE fatiguability
  • immunosuppress with pred
25
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medical management of SAH

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Nimodipine (cause vasospasm)

26
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acute and prophylactic Rx of migraine

A 
acute
first line: combo of oral triptan and NSAID
* if young give nasal triptan
prophylaxis
- betablocker or topiramate (2nd line)
27
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Cluster headaches

  • classic presentation
  • acute attack Rx
  • prophylactic rx
A
  • like ‘clockwork’ for 2-6 weeks often at night time for 30-60 mins
  • 100% oxygen for 10-15mins/sumitriptan
  • verapamil TDS
28
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Venous sinus thrombosis

  • treatment
  • MRI sign?
A
  • anticoag

- Delta sign

29
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treatment of choice for trigeminal neuralgia

A

carbamezapine

30
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at what ICP is treatment required?

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exceeds 15mmHg for >5 mins

31
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causes of obstructive and communicating hydrocephalus

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obs: chiari malformation
comm: Meningitis, SAH

32
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classic presentation of idiopathic intracranial HTN

- first line rx

A

young obese female with papilloedema, headaches and machinery noise in ears
- weight loss

33
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conditions associated with SAH

A
  • PCKD
  • Coarctation aorta
  • Ehlers Danlos
34
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surgery in subdural AND extradural haematoma

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Decompressive craniotomy

35
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Encephalitis

  • presentation
  • inv
  • management
  • differential
A
  • infective prodrome followed by worst headache ever, confusion, fevers
  • contrast CT shows focal bilateral temporal involvement if HSV
  • Aciclovir STAT
  • encephalopathy (afebrile)
36
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Cerebral abscess

  • presents?
  • CT sign?
  • Rx
A
  • 3-4 hx of progressive fever, headache, focal neurology
  • ring enhancing lesion
  • surgical craniotomy and debride

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