Neurology — Flashcards

_____ is a possible clinical sign of meningitis that is described as flexion of the hip to 90o with pain on passive extension of the leg

A patient with raised ICP should be positioned _____

If ICP >_____mmHg then further management may be needed to ↓ ICP

Lumbar puncture for bacterial meningitis is contraindicated if _____, focal neurology, & signs of severe shock/sepsis

What blood investigations are done for suspected meningitis? _____

What is the first-line pharmacological for raised intracranial pressure? _____

_____ are a primary headache marked by unilateral, severe, throbbing pain lasting 4-72 hours

Bacterial meningitis classically presents with _____, sudden severe headache, & nuchal rigidity

What is the management for suspected viral meningitis? _____

Brain _____ of Cryptococcus infection appears as "soap-bubble" lesions in the white matter of the brain

Hint: investigation