Neurology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Neurology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Neurology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 101: Preferred antiplatelet for secondary prevention following
stroke?
Answer: Clopidogrel
Flashcard 102: What is the difference between Complex and Non-complex seizures?
Answer:
• Complex focal seziures are characterised by a loss of awareness, memory loss for the clinical event and impaired responsivness at the time of the event
Flashcard 103: What Cerebral Artery Stroke affects the Feet & Legs?
Answer:
• Anterior Cerebral Artery Stroke
Flashcard 104: What are tongue fasciculations one of the signs of?
Answer:
• Bulbar onset motor neuron disease
Flashcard 105: What part of the tongue does the Facial Nerve innervate?
Answer:
• The anterior two-thirds of the tongue
Flashcard 106: What is used to manage Oedema consistant with a malignancy?
Answer:
• IV Dexamethasone
*steroids reduce vasogenic cerebral odema by targeting BBB around tumours, reducing vascular permeability
Flashcard 107: What would a headache that is linked to Valsalva manoeuvres (blowing into a syringe) indicate?
Answer:
• Raised ICP
Maybe a space-occupying lesion or IIH
CT Head
Flashcard 108: How would you describe a seizure where a man suddenly stares into space and is non-responsive, then repeatedly smacks his lips and appears to be chewing?
Answer: Focal impaired awareness seizure
Flashcard 109: What is the investigation for suspected TIA?
Answer:
• Carotid Doppler Ultrasound
Flashcard 110: Ispilateral facial pain and temperature loss
Contralateral Limb Pain, Temperature loss. Ataxia. Nystagmus
Where is the lesion?
Answer:
• Posteroir Inferior Cerebellar artery
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