Neurology — Flashcards

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

What is the surgical management for myasthenia gravis? _____

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

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

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

Hint: time

What is the acute management of tension headaches? _____

_____ is an acute, unilateral lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy of unknown cause

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

What is the next step in management for a patient developing respiratory failure due to myasthenic crisis? _____

Following intubation, myasthenic crisis may be managed with _____ PLUS IVIG or plasma exchange