Pastest

Question 1

What is Freidrich’s ataxia?

Answer 1

Autosomal recessive condition of childhood - degeneration of dorsal root ganglion cells , loss of myelinated peripheral nerve fibres & degenration of dorsal columns

Question 2

What cardiac features are associated with Friedrich’s ataxia?

Answer 2

T wave inversion

Ventricular hypertrophy

Question 3

Why is L-dopa given with carbidopa?

Answer 3

Carbidopa doesn’t cross BB and stop conversion of L-dopa to dopamine in peripheral circulation reducing side effects (nausea, vomiting hypotension)

Question 4

What type of drug is Entacarpone?

Answer 4

COMT inhibitor

Question 5

What preexisting conditions can increase the risk of haematogenous spread of infection to the brain?

Answer 5

Bronchiectasis
Congenital cyanotic heart disease
Acute endocarditis

Question 6

Which vessel is most commonly affected by CVA?

Answer 6

Middle cerebral artery

Question 7

Where does the middle cerebral artery supply?

Answer 7

Outer convex brain surface & lateral aspect of temporal lobe