Neurology — Flashcards

Patients close contact ≤ 7 days ago with meningococcal meningitis should be given _____

Hint: prophylaxis

What is the investigation for herniated discs if a clinical diagnosis cannot be made? _____

In a cervical or lumbar disc herniation, the disc typically herniates into the _____, affecting the inferior nerve

Bacterial meningitis is transmitted through _____ & oral secretions

What is the management for suspected viral meningitis? _____

_____ is a possible clinical sign of meningitis that is described as involuntary flexion of the hips/knees after passive flexion of neck while supine

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

A patient with spinal cord compression symptoms should be screened for cauda equina symptoms: _____

Hint: 3

What is the management for fungal meningitis? Step1: _____ Step 2: Oral fluconazole for 8 weeks until -ve cultures

Hint: 2

_____ stain outlines the heavy capsule that surrounds Cryptococci fungi, giving it a unique "halo" appearance