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: What is first-line treatment in diabetic neuropathy?
Answer:
• Amitriptyline
• Duloxetine
• Gabapentin
• Pregabalin
Flashcard 102: What is the workup for a patient with a suspected TIA?
Answer: 1. **Neuroimaging (MRI with DWI is preferred; CT if MRI unavailable)** to rule out stroke/hemorrhage. \n2. **Carotid Doppler Ultrasound** to look for carotid artery stenosis. \n3. **ECG/ECHO** to look for cardioembolic sources.
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 does a headache exacerbated by Valsalva maneuvers (e.g., coughing, straining, or blowing into a syringe) indicate?
Answer: • Raised intracranial pressure (ICP)
• Potential causes: Space-occupying lesion (SOL), Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), or Chiari malformation
• Initial investigation: CT Head (though MRI/MRV is often preferred for IIH/Chiari)
Flashcard 106: 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 107: What part of the tongue does the Facial Nerve innervate?
Answer:
• The anterior two-thirds of the tongue
Flashcard 108: Difference between Simple (Non-complex) and Complex focal seizures?
Answer: • Simple focal seizures (Non-complex): Awareness and consciousness are preserved.
• Complex focal seizures: Characterized by impaired awareness (loss of consciousness/responsiveness) and often post-ictal amnesia.
*Note: The ILAE 2017 classification now uses the terms 'Focal Aware' and 'Focal Impaired Awareness' instead of Simple/Complex.*
Flashcard 109: What is the drug of choice to manage vasogenic cerebral edema associated with a malignancy?
Answer: IV Dexamethasone
Extra: Steroids reduce vasogenic cerebral edema by targeting the blood-brain barrier (BBB) around tumors, thereby reducing vascular permeability.
Flashcard 110: What is the most appropriate medication to try and reduce the frequency of migraines in a woman of child bearing age?
Answer:
• Propranolol
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