PDF - MND Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dysesthesia?
A
Unpleasant feeling from non-noxious stimulus
2
Q
Pathology of neuropathy?
A
Demyelination and axonal degeneration
3
Q
What is Wallerian degeneration?
A
After a crush injury, axons and myelin degenerate distal to source of injury
4
Q
Pathology in toxic neuropathy?
A
Axonal degeneration
5
Q
RX GBS?
A
Plasmapheresis or IVIG
6
Q
Presentation myopathies?
A
- Proximal weakness / Fatigue
- Intact reflexes
- Intact sensation
7
Q
Myositis with rash in knuckles and periorbital areas?
A
Dermatomyositis
8
Q
Cancer seen in myositis?
A
Small cell lung cancer
9
Q
Presentation pseudobulbar palsy?
A
Facial weakness Impaired chewing Dysarthria Dysphagia Hoarseness
10
Q
Drug for MLS?
A
Riluzole can add a few months
