Neurology — Flashcards

What is the diagnosis of severe hypertension, flushing and sweating above the level of injury?

What would indicate that Sodium valoprate is the best choice of drug in male seizures?

What is the first-line investigation in all patients with features suggestive of SAH?

What is the best description of a stroke with: - Unilateral hemiparesis and/or hemisensory loss of the face, arm & leg - homonymous hemianopia - higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphagia

On examination optic neuritis can present with _____ desaturation

_____ is inflammation of the optic nerve

On examination optic neuritis can present with _____ with the swinging flashlight test

Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) is relative pupillary _____ when the light is shone in the affected eye

What is the acute management of optic neuritis? _____

_____ presents with monocular, subactue visual loss with painful eye movements