Neurology

Question 1

age related macular degeneration dry type:

Answer 1

progressive vision loss, separation of the neurosensory retina from retinal pigment epithelium.
Small, granular, subretinal deposits (drusen) present

Question 2

age related macular degeneration wet type

Answer 2

progressive vision loss, separation of the neurosensory retina from retinal pigment epithelium.
abnormal growth of vessels from the choroidal circulation

Question 3

age related macular degeneration TX:

Answer 3

photocoagulation of subretinal neovascular membranes

Question 4

What the steps in diagnosis of a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Answer 4

1) CT of head
2) if CT is negative; and no signs of cerebral swelling; lumbar puncture and CSF analysis
3) once diagnosis is made; cerebral angiography to look for lesion