Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
What has shown to have some benefit to ALS patients?
A
Riluzole - glutamate inhibitor - prolongs survival and delay need for tracheostomy
2
Q
A patient that just had a stroke has not focal motor deficits, able to engage in intelligent conversation, but cannot copy a picture of a match stick.
Which lobe of the brain is most likely affected?
A
Nondominant parietal lobe - Construction apraxia
-also - difficulty wearing clothes
