Neurology — Flashcards

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

What is the second-line prophylaxis of tension headache? _____

_____ is contraindicated in myasthenia gravis

Hint: medication

Myasthenia gravis can be fatal because of _____

Myasthenia gravis is a Type _____ hypersensitivity reaction

Bell's palsy can cause _____ because CN VII innervates the stapedius muscle

Bell's palsy is _____ reaching its peak within 3 days

Hint: symptom

What is the self-care management of Bell's palsy? _____

Hint: 2

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)? _____