Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 241: _____ should be ruled out before diagnosing a relapse of multiple sclerosis

Answer: Infection

Flashcard 242: Multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed between _____-40 years old

Answer: 20

Flashcard 243: Do genetics affect the risk of developing multiple sclerosis? _____

Answer: Yes (not directly inherited but there are 100s of genes affecting risk)

Flashcard 244: _____ multiple sclerosis is characterised by discrete attacks of neurologic deficits with full or partial recovery and periods of stability in between.

Answer: Relapsing-remitting

Extra: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is the most common initial course (approx. 85%). It is characterized by clearly defined attacks of new or increasing neurologic symptoms. These attacks are followed by periods of partial or complete recovery (remissions), during which there is no apparent progression of disease.

Flashcard 245: Multiple sclerosis is more common in countries located _____ from the equator

Answer: further

Flashcard 246: Multiple sclerosis is generally categorised into 3 types: _____, secondary progressive disease and primary progressive disease

Answer: relapsing-remitting disease (most common)

Flashcard 247: Multiple sclerosis is more common in _____

Answer: women

Flashcard 248: What is the abortive management for status epilepticus? _____

Answer: Benzodiazepine

Flashcard 249: "drop seizures" with sudden loss of muscle tone < 15 seconds = _____ seizure

Answer: atonic

Flashcard 250: What is the most appropriate step in the management of an active seizure in a patient with epilepsy? _____

Answer: Manage ABCs THEN abort the seizure if > 5 minutes THEN assess therapeutic drug levels THEN assess VITAMINS and get EEG