Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
What neurology is seen in primary care?
A
- Headache
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Neuropathies
- Vertebral disorders
- Neuroinfections
- Alzheimer’s and other dementias
- Parkinson’s
2
Q
Describe the clinical picture of polyneuropathies
A
- Symmetrical
- Glove and stocking distribution
- LMN findings
3
Q
What are the causes of polyneuropathies?
A
- Diabetes
- Alcohol
- Nutritional
- Genetic
- Drugs
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Uraemia
- Malignancy
4
Q
What is the treatment for polyneuropathies?
A
- Reverse cause (if possible)
- Symptomatic
5
Q
Describe the clinical picture of mononeuropathies
A
- CTS (carpel tunnel syndrome= median nerve)
- Ulnar neuropathy (ulnar groove at elbow)
- Common peroneal (foot drop)
- Bell’s palsy
6
Q
What are the causes of mononeuropathies?
A
- Entrapment
- Vascular (vasculitis)
- Inflammatory/ infectious
7
Q
What is the treatment for mononeuropathies?
A
- Supportive
- Surgical
- Drugs
8
Q
Describe spinal disorders
A
-'Soft tissue' pain =spondylosis (overgrowth of cartilage between vertebral bodies) =herniated/ bulging/ degenerated disc -Radiculopathy =compression of nerve roots -Myelopathy =compression of cord
9
Q
How do we treat spinal disorders?
A
-Conservatively
-Analgesia
-Physiotherapy
=core musculature for additional support
10
Q
Describe the clinical picture of CNS infections
A
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
11
Q
What are the causes of CNS infections?
A
- Viral/ Bacterial
- Sterile
- Viral
- Autoimmune
- Paraneoplastic
12
Q
What is the treatment for CNS infections?
A
- Antibiotics
- Antivirals
- Immunosuppression
- Oncological
