passmed again Flashcards
absent corneal reflex indicates which tumour
acoustic neuroma
prophylaxis of migraines if asthmatic
topiramate
first line investigation for stroke is CT with or without contrast?
WITHOUIT
what nerve palsy:
up and out
vertical diplopia worse on downward gaze
trochlear
if rly short post-ictal period after what seems like a seizure, what is it thats most likely happening
vasovagal syncope
medication overuse headache treatment
simple analgesia + triptans: stop abruptly
opioid analgesia: withdraw gradually
pure motor stroke
lacunar stroke
can the patient wrinkle their forehead in bell’s palsy
no because the whole side of the face is affected as this is a LMN disease
Paralysis, low GCS, and bilateral pinpoint pupils
pontine haemorrhage (stroke)
can triptans be stopped suddenly
yes
after a TIA, if clopidogrel is contraindicated or not tolerated, what should be given?
aspirin and modified release dipyramidole for secondary prevention following stroke
what lobes does HSV usually affect
temporal
treatment of focal seizures in males
lamotrigine or levetiracetam
headache thats worse in the morning
cancer headache
what nerve for contraction of sternocleidomastoid muscle
spinal root of accessory nerve