Neurology — Flashcards

For a first time seizure, order an EEG and CT scan and consider the "VITAMINS" mnemonic to identify a cause: _____ Infection Trauma Autoimmune Metabolic Ingestion or wIthdrawal Neoplasm Syndromes

Hint: V

What is the abortive management for status epilepticus? _____

_____ cannot be given to women because of teratogenicity

Hint: anti-epileptic drug

Tonic / atonic seizures anti-epileptic drugs\n1st-line: _____ (alternatively Lamotrigine)\n2nd-line: Clobazam, Topiramate, Rufinamide

Generalised seizures may be differentiated from syncopal episodes by the presence of a(n) _____ state and lateral tongue biting

When managing epilepsy with anti-epileptic drugs (AED) aim for _____, though combination therapy may be required for some patients

Focal seizures can be categorised into focal _____ & focal impaired awareness

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

Sudden brief "jerk-like" muscle twitching that are irregular = _____ seizures

1st unprovoked seizure means _____ of no driving

Hint: time