Neurology — Flashcards

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

How to distinguish between a myasthenic crisis & cholinergic crisis from too much medication (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor)? _____

The cause of Bell's palsy is unknown but linked to reactivation of _____ & varicella-zoster virus (esp in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)

Hint: organism

Refer Bell's palsy to secondary care if there is incomplete recovery by _____

Hint: time

A _____ exam may be performed to rule out other causes of Bell's palsy

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

Myasthenic crisis is most commonly triggered by _____

Myasthenia gravis is a Type _____ hypersensitivity reaction

What does Myasthenic crisis present with? _____

What is the pharmacological management of Bell's palsy? _____ if patient has presented within 72 hours (1)