Neurology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Neurology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Neurology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 411: Cluster headaches are more common in _____ 4:1
Answer: males
Flashcard 412: What supplement can be given for migraines?
_____
Answer: NICE recommend advising 400mg OD riboflavin
Flashcard 413: Auras in migraines typically develop over _____ & last 5-60 minutes
Answer: 5 minutes
Flashcard 414:
Keeping a _____ can assist in diagnosing migraines, identifying triggers, & assess medication efficacy
Answer: Headache diary
Flashcard 415: The most common type of aura symptoms in a migraine are _____
Answer: visual (temporary loss of part of vision, bright flashing lights, objects/letters rotating)
Flashcard 416:
_____ are a rare primary headache characterised by severe recurring headaches accompanied by autonomic symptoms
Answer: Cluster headaches
Flashcard 417:
For migraines with or without nausea & vomiting, _____ or metoclopramide may be prescribed to alleviate migraine symptoms
Answer: prochlorperazine
Flashcard 418: Tension headaches are almost always _____.
Answer: bilateral
Extra: Tension-type headaches are typically bilateral and non-pulsatile ("band-like"). In contrast, migraines are often unilateral, and cluster headaches are strictly unilateral.
Flashcard 419: Tension headaches are typically _____
Answer: mild or moderate
Flashcard 420:
_____ are the most common primary characterised by a "tight band" around the head or pressure sensation lasting 30min to 7days
Answer: Tension headaches
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