Neurology — Flashcards

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?

What is the most appropriate medication to try and reduce the frequency of migraines in a woman of child bearing age?

What Cranial Nerve compression may be inferred from a medially diverted eye, and horizontal diplopia?

A patient presents with sudden "thunderclap" headache and has a history of previous kidney surgery/transplant. What is the most likely underlying condition?

Which nerve root does the tricep reflex correspond to?

The most common causes of viral meningitis in adults?

What infection is most strongly associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?

What does sudden onset weakness and numbness which self-resolves suggest?

Lesion to which cranial nerve would likely cause vertical diplopia?

Ispilateral facial pain and temperature loss Contralateral Limb Pain, Temperature loss. Ataxia. Nystagmus Where is the lesion?