Neurology — Flashcards

Myasthenia gravis most commonly presents with _____ manifestations

Advise patients with tension headaches of _____ headache

In patient's with ptosis due to _____, application of an ice pack over the eyelids will result in improvement of symptoms

Hint: disease

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

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

A patient is strongly suspected to have myasthenia gravis. Initial antibody testing is -ve for anti-AChR-antibodies. Which other autoantibodies can you consider testing for? _____

What imaging should be done for all patients with myasthenia gravis? _____