Neurology Error List

Question 1

What is Alzheimer’s Disease

Answer 1

Loss of brain cells, amyloid deposition in the brain, neurofibrillary tangles (tau proteins)

Question 2

Sx of Alzheimer’s Disease

Answer 2

Progressive, chronic deterioration of selective functions

Memory loss and loss of impulse control, motor and cognitive functions

Question 3

What do you see on imaging with Alzheimer’s Disease

Answer 3

Cerebral Cortex Atrophy

Question 4

Tx of Alzheimer’s Disease

Answer 4

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine
NMDA antagonist: Memantine

Question 5

What are Migraine Headaches

Answer 5

Unilateral
Classic: With Aura
Common: Without Aura

Question 6

Sx of Migrain Headaches

Answer 6

Lateralizatoin, pulsatile/throbbing headache associated with N/V, Photophobia, Phonophobia for 4-72 hours
Worse with physical activity, stress, lack of sleep, alcohol

Question 7

Tx of Migraine Headaches

Answer 7

Triptans, IV Dihydroergotamine (vasoconstrictors)
Dopamine Blockers for N/V
IV Fluids, NSAIDS
Prophylaxis: Beta Blockers, CCB, TCA