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Neurology Flashcards

1
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Most common example of mononeuropathy?

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrom­­­e

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Condition that can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to excess swelling in wrist?

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Pregnancy, Hypothyroidism

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Condition that can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to abnormal growth of carpal bones?

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Acromegaly

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Condition that can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to deposition of b2 microglobulin?

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Hemodialysis

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Which clinical presentation can help differentiate L5 radiculopathy from common fibular nerve radiculopathy?

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Common fibular nerve = loss of foot eversion; L5 = loss of foot eversion + inversion

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Compression of which structure leads to meralgia paresthetica?

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Lateral cutaneous nerve … as it passes under the inguinal ligament

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Clinical presentation of meralgia paresthetica?

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Burning + numbness over lateral thigh

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42 yo female presents with 6-week Hx of fever, cough, arthralgias; Reports R-sided facial droop on R; CXR shows nodular opacities in hilar regions – diagnosis?

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Neurosarcoidosis

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Which CN is most affected in Neurosarcoidosis?

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CN 7

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Which CN is most affected in Guillain Barre?

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CN 6-7

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Which CN is most affected in Diphtheria?

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CN 9

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Which CN is most affected in DM?

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CN 3-4-6

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Appearance of CXR and C-Spine XR in setting of Thoracic Outlet Obstruction?

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Cervical rib

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Appearance of next CT in setting of Thoracic Outlet Obstruction?

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Scalene muscle hypertrophy

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4 examples of mononeuropathy multiplex (2+ nerves affected)?

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DM, RA vasculitis, polyarteritis nodosum, Lyme disease

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Clinical presentation of mononeuropathy multiplex in Lyme disease?

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New-onset foot drop

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Example of condition that results from polyneuropathy?

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth

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Clinical presentation of Charcot-Marie-Tooth?

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High arch, hammer toes

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Inheritance pattern of Charcot-Marie-Tooth?

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AD

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Treatment of choice for Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

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Plasma exchange; IVIG

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Clinical presentation of Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

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Ascending weakness

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2 conditions that contraindicate IVIG treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

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CHF, Renal failure

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Condition that is a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, but involves descending paralysis … (instead of ascending paralysis)?

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Miller-Fischer Syndrome

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Which 2 functions are preserved in ALS (…but not in MS)?

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Ocular movements, Bladder/bowel function

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Pattern of muscle weakness in Myasthenia gravis?

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Weakness worse with repetition

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Pattern of muscle weakness in Lambert-Eaton Syndrome?

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Weakness better with repetition

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27
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DOC for Myasthenia gravis?

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Physostigmine

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28
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Diagnostic test for Myasthenia gravis?

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Tensilon test

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29
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Diagnostic test for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Clinical

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30
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Initial therapy for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Selective dopamine agonists

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31
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Value of Selective dopamine agonists as Initial therapy for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Neuroprotective

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32
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Most effective therapy for Parkinson’s Disease?

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Levodopa

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33
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Why is treatment with levodopa avoided during early stages of Parkinson’s Disease?

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Wears off over time

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Patient presents with bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, retropulsion, vertical gaze palsy – diagnosis?

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

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35
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4 aspects of clinical presentation for Multiple System Atrophy?

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Parkinson features, cerebellar dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, urinary incontinence

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36
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Best treatment for orthostatic hypotension in Multiple System Atrophy?

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Fludrocorticol … (mineralocorticoid)

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37
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4 most common origin locations for brain metastasis?

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Lung, Breast, Skin, GI

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38
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Condition associated with multiple meningiomas?

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NF-2

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39
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Why are meningiomas more common females?

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Tumor cells have estrogen receptors

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40
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Cell of origin for meningiomas?

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Arachnoid cells

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41
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Most common malignant brain tumor in children?

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Medulloblastoma

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42
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Cell of origin for medulloblastoma?

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Granular cell layer of cerebellum

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43
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Most common location of Medulloblastoma?

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Cerebellum; 4th ventricle

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44
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Most common location of ependymoma in children?

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4th ventricle

45
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Most common location of ependymoma in adults?

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Spinal cord

46
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2 CSF findings associated with MS?

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High IgG:Albumin ratio, Oligoclonal banding

47
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Location of lesion in MS that causes internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

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Medial longitudinal fasciculus

48
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Medial longitudinal fasciculus connects which 2 cranial nerves?

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CN 3, CN 6

49
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What ocular movement in intact in internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

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Convergence

50
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Clinical presentation of internuclear ophthalmoplegia?

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Impaired adduction of affected eye

51
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Best treatment for acute MS exacerbation (including optic neuritis)?

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IV corticosteroids

52
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Disease-modifying treatment for MS?

53
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Untreatable cause of dementia?

A

Huntington disease

54
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DOC for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?

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Acetazolamide … decreases CSF production

55
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What is the most significant risk factor for developing delirium during hospitalization?

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HX of Dementia

56
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Appearance of head CT in frontotemporal dementia?

57
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MSK symptom seen in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

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Myoclonic jerks

58
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Appearance of EEG in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

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Triphasic sharp waves

59
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CSF analysis in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease reveals …

A

14-3-3 protein

60
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In addition to Neisseria, what is another pathogen with structure Gram (-) cocci?

61
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Clinical significance of Moraxella?

A

COPD exacerbation

62
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ABX of choice for Moraxella?

63
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Which type of Neisseria is fatal?

64
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Group of patients that are especially susceptible to N. meningitidis infection?

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Complement deficiency C5-C9

65
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Most appropriate initial ABX treatment for acute N. meningitidis infection in children + adults?

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Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin

66
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‘Most appropriate initial ABX treatment for acute N. meningitidis infection in elderly + neonates?

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Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin + Ampicillin

67
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Role of ampicillin in treatment of acute N. meningitidis infection in elderly + neonates?

A

Suspected Listeria infection

68
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DOC for adults + children with acute N. meningitidis infection and HX of vancomycin allergy?

A

Ceftriaxone + Rifampin

69
Q

Pathogen responsible for meningitis in patient with AIDS, Hodgkin lymphoma, ALL?

A

Cryptococcus

70
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Best treatment for urethritis in sexually-active male?

A

IM ceftriaxone + 7-day course of doxycycline

71
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Which other test should be performed for urethritis in sexually-active male?

72
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DOC for treatment of N. gonorrhea infection in pregnant female?

A

Ceftriaxone + Erythromycin

73
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Most common cause of mucopurulent cervicitis?

A

Chlamydia trachomatis

74
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2 aspects of clinical presentation for disseminated gonococcal infection?

A

Tendonitis, Septic arthritis, Rash

75
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Best treatment for disseminated gonococcal infection?

A

1g IM ceftriaxone for 7 days

76
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Why does Mycoplasma not Gram stain?

A

No cell wall

77
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Why does Chlamydia not Gram stain?

A

Cell wall does not contain peptidoglycan

78
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Clinical presentation of Chlamydia serotype A-C?

79
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Clinical presentation of Chlamydia serotype D-K?

A

Urethritis, PID, Conjunctivitis

80
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Clinical presentation of Chlamydia serotype L1-L3?

A

Lymphogranuloma venereum

81
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Clinical presentation of Lymphogranuloma venereum?

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Painless genital ulcers … Suppurative LNs

82
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Best treatment for Lymphogranuloma venereum?

A

Doxycycline

83
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Best treatment for Lymphogranuloma venereum in pregnant females?

A

Erythromycin

84
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Clinical presentation of Chlamydia psittaci infection?

A

Atypical PNA

85
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DOC for treatment of Chlamydia psittaci?

A

Doxycycline

86
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3 indications for treating HTN in setting of CVA?

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Systolic BP > 220, Diastolic BP > 110, Planning to give TPA

87
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DOC for treating HTN in setting of CVA?

88
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Timeframe of head trauma, prior CVA, acute MI that contraindicates thrombolytic therapy?

89
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Timeframe of GI bleed, hematuria that contraindicates thrombolytic therapy?

90
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Timeframe of major surgery that contraindicates thrombolytic therapy?

91
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Target INR before beginning warfarin in thrombolytic therapy?

92
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MRI shows cerebellar ischemic CVA with edematous infarct tissue – what is next step in management?

A

Neurosurgery consult

93
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What is the anti-platelet of choice for reduction of CVA-related mortality?

94
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DOC to add to ASA for secondary CVA prevention?

A

Dipyridamole

95
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DOC for patient with ischemic CVA due to A-Fib?

96
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2 risk factors for development of seizure?

A

Meningitis, Encephalitis

97
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Which anti-seizure medication may cause folate deficiency, leading to megaloblastic anemia?

98
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Which condition contraindicates use of Phenytoin?

A

Pregnancy … may cause NTD

99
Q

2 AE of carbamazepine?

A

Aplastic anemia, Leukopenia

100
Q

9 CYP450 inducers?

A

Most Chronic Alcoholics Steal Phen Phen + Never Refuse Greasy Carbs … Modafinil, Chronic ETOH, St. John’s wort, Phenytoin, Phenobarbitol, Nevirapine, Rifampin, Griseofulvin, Carbamazepine

101
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Difference between common and classic migraine?

A

Common = no aura; Classic = aura

102
Q

2 options for abortive treatment of migraine?

A

NSAIDs, Triptans

103
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4 options for preventative treatment of migraine?

A

Valproate, CCBs, B blockers, TCAs

104
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Best acute treatment for cluster HA?

105
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Best prophylaxis for cluster HA?

106
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DOC for treatment of tension HA?

107
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Inflammation of which vessel is responsible for blindness in temporal arteritis?

A

Ophthalmic artery

108
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2 aspects of treatment for Pseudotumor Cerebri?

A

Weight loss, Acetazolamide

109
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Which symptom favors myopathy, not neuropathy?

A

Proximal weakness

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