Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 191: Which dermatome is the ring & little finger? _____

Answer: C8

Flashcard 192: Motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be remembered with the mneumonic "_____"

Answer: TRAPSS

Flashcard 193: _____ is a protective factor for Parkinson's disease

Answer: Smoking

Flashcard 194: Which myotome contributes to elbow flexion? _____

Answer: C5

Extra: C5: Elbow flexion C6: Wrist extension C7: Elbow extension C8: Finger flexion T1: Finger abduction

Flashcard 195: Which dermatome is the xiphoid process? _____

Answer: T7

Flashcard 196: Multiple sclerosis patients experiencing mobility problems may be prescribed _____

Answer: fampridine

Flashcard 197: _____ multiple sclerosis is characterised by relapsing-remitting patients who have worsened and now have MS symptoms continuously

Answer: Secondary-progressive

Flashcard 198: _____ multiple sclerosis is characterised by continuous progression of symptoms from the onset of the disease

Answer: Primary-progressive

Flashcard 199: Chronic fatigue syndrome causes debilitating _____ that is worsened with activity & NOT relieved by rest

Answer: fatigue

Flashcard 200: The investigation of choice (1st line) for multiple sclerosis is _____.

Answer: MRI (T2 weighted)

Extra: MRI typically shows hyperintense lesions in the periventricular white matter, often referred to as 'Dawson fingers' when oriented perpendicular to the lateral ventricles.