Neurology review Flashcards
Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) also is called what?
Diabetic neuropathy
what are some SNRI treatments for diabetic neuropathy?
duloxetine (cymbalta), venlafaxine (Effexor)
what are some gabapentinoid treatments for diabetic neuropathy?
pregabalin (lyrica) and gabapentin (neurontin)
when you hear hippocampal atrophy, you should think what?
Alzheimer’s disease
what is the first cranial nerve?
olfactory nerve
what is the second cranial nerve?
optic nerve
what is the third cranial nerve?
oculomotor nerve
what is the fourth cranial nerve?
trochlear nerve
what is the fifth cranial nerve?
trigeminal nerve
what is the six cranial nerve?
abducens nerve
what is the seventh cranial nerve?
facial nerve
what is the eighth cranial nerve?
vestibulocochlear nerve
what is the ninth cranial nerve?
glossopharyngeal nerve
what is the tenth cranial nerve?
vagus nerve
what is the eleventh cranial nerve?
spinal accessory nerve
what is the 12th cranial nerve?
hypoglossal nerve
what cranial nerve is responsible for mastication?
cranial nerve 5, trigeminal nerve
what are the three most common symptoms of meningitis?
fever, headache, stiff neck
what is a positive brudzinski sign?
when a patient bends their neck and elicits knee/hip flexion in response.
what is a positive kernig sign?
bending the knee at 90 degrees and straightening out the leg, there is pain and resistance due in the hamstring.
what is Lhermitte sign?
an electric shock–like sensation runs down the back
what is Lhermitte sign associated with?
Multiple sclerosis
what cranial nerve is affected by multiple sclerosis?
cranial nerve two (optic nerve(
what cranial nerve is affected by multiple sclerosis?
cranial nerve two (optic nerve)
what is a big contraindication for the use of triptans?
do not give or prescribe to patients with a history of heart ishcemia, MI, or stroke.
what are some prophylactic drugs used for migraines?
beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal), amitriptyline, venlafaxine (SNRI), valproate and topiramate
what is the gold standard for diagnosing temporal arteritis?
temporal artery biopsy is the gold standard
what is the first line treatment for temporal arteritis?
high dose steroids, refer to ophthalmologist or ER stat
what is the treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?
high doses of anticonvulsants (Tegretol)
broca’s aphasia is also known as what?
Expressive aphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia is also known as what?
receptive aphasia
Inflammation of the median nerve is also referred to as what?
carpal tunnel syndrome
