Neurology — Flashcards

The first neurological symptoms in vitamin B12 deficiency will be _____ in the lower limbs

Risk factors for pressure sores: _____ mobility Conditions causing neuropathy Malnutrition

Myasthenia gravis presents with muscle weakness that _____ with muscle use

_____ is an autoimmune disease due to production of antibodies against post-synaptic nicotinic ACh receptors at motor end plates

Myasthenia gravis has a bimodal age distribution at _____ and ~60 years old

Bell's palsy improves after ~_____ & is usually gone within 2 months

Hint: time

What is the first-line management for myasthenia gravis? _____ ± immunosuppression

What is the acute management of tension headaches? _____

Bell's palsy can disturb _____ because CN VII supplies anterior 2/3rds of taste innervation to the tongue

Keeping a _____ can assist in diagnosing tension headaches, identifying triggers, & assess medication efficacy