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 461: Initial antibiotics for Haemophilus influenzae meningitis is _____
Answer: IV cefotaxime
Flashcard 462: Bacterial meningitis initial empiric antibiotics < 3 months = _____
Answer: IV cefotaxime + ampicillin
Flashcard 463: The most common level to have a herniated disc is _____
Answer: L5/S1
Flashcard 464: Bacterial meningitis initial empiric antibiotics ≥ 60 years = _____
Answer: Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone/Cefotaxime + Amoxicillin/Ampicillin
Extra: In patients > 50-60 years or immunocompromised, Listeria monocytogenes coverage must be added to the standard regimen of Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin. Amoxicillin or Ampicillin provides this coverage.
Flashcard 465:
Patients with bacterial meningitis may be given _____ to avoid hearing loss
Answer: IV dexamethasone
Flashcard 466: Surgical management for a herniated disc typically involves _____.
Answer: Decompression and Discectomy (often via Laminectomy)
Flashcard 467: Management for confirmed viral meningitis is primarily _____, but Aciclovir should be used if HSV or VZV is suspected.
Answer: supportive (analgesia, fluids, antipyretics)
Flashcard 468: What are the most common causes of viral meningitis?
_____
Answer: Coxsackievirus, echovirus (enteroviruses)
HSV (HSV2>1)
Flashcard 469: _____ meningitis is the most common type of meningitis
Answer: Viral
Flashcard 470:
_____ are a primary headache marked by unilateral, severe, throbbing pain lasting 4-72 hours
Answer: Migraines
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