Neurology — Flashcards

_____ presents with monocular subacute visual loss with painful eye movements.

_____ is the most common cause of optic neuritis

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

_____ can precede Guillain-Barré syndrome, characterised by an ascending paralysis

_____ is a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor used to reduce peripheral conversion and increase the bioavailability of levodopa

In older patients, REM sleep behavior disorder & anosmia may be a sign of _____

_____ is a precursor of dopamine that does cross the blood-brain barrier

Chronic levodopa use can cause a(n) "_____ phenomenon", with unpredictable periods of akinesia (off) alternating with periods of improved mobility (on)

As Parkinson disease progresses, the therapeutic window for levodopa _____ and response becomes more unpredictable

What is the management of Parkinson's once medical therapy is exhausted? Consider _____