Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 351: Myasthenic crisis is most commonly triggered by _____

Answer: respiratory tract infections

Flashcard 352: Myasthenia gravis is a Type _____ hypersensitivity reaction

Answer: II

Flashcard 353: In a neurological exam for Bell's palsy, the presence of _____ involvement helps distinguish it from a central/upper motor neuron lesion (e.g., stroke).

Answer: forehead

Extra: Bell's palsy is a Lower Motor Neuron (LMN) lesion of CN VII, affecting both the upper and lower face. Central lesions (like stroke) spare the forehead due to bilateral cortical innervation.

Flashcard 354: Myasthenia gravis most commonly presents with _____ manifestations

Answer: ocular

Flashcard 355: _____ is an acute, unilateral lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy of unknown cause

Answer: Bell's palsy

Flashcard 356: Bell's palsy is _____lateral

Answer: uni

Flashcard 357: _____ is an autoimmune disease due to production of antibodies against post-synaptic nicotinic ACh receptors at motor end plates

Answer: Myasthenia gravis

Flashcard 358: Refer Bell's palsy to secondary care if there is incomplete recovery by _____

Answer: 3 months

Flashcard 359: Keeping a _____ can assist in diagnosing tension headaches, identifying triggers, & assess medication efficacy

Answer: Headache diary

Flashcard 360: _____ is contraindicated in myasthenia gravis

Answer: Aminoglycosides