Neurology — Flashcards

_____ meningitis is associated with CSF findings: neutrophil/granulocyte predominance ↑ protein ↓ glucose

_____ is a life-threatening condition that involves inflammation of the leptomeninges caused by bacteria

6 hours after a subarachnoid haemorrhage the patient may present with _____ due to chemical meningitis

What features are almost always spared in motor neuron disease? _____

Hint: 3

There are 3 classifications of subdural haemorrhage; _____, subacute, & chronic

Subdural haemorrhage is most commonly seen among: _____ alcoholics infants (shaken baby) Patients on anticoagulants

Hint: population

Progressive bulbar palsy affects _____ motor neurons

Hint: upper/lower

ALS presents with asymmetric flaccid paralysis in the _____ limbs

Vasospasm is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that arises _____

Hint: duration

What is the most dangerous complication of a subarachnoid hemorrhage? _____