Neurology — Flashcards

What is the 1st line pharmacological management of agitation in palliative patients who are not in the terminal phase? _____

An _____ haematoma classically presents with a "low-impact" trauma followed by loss of consciousness, a lucid interval, then LOC again

Stroke involving the _____ can cause medial midbrain (Weber) syndrome

What non-opioid adjuvants can be used for pain caused by raised ICP? _____

Hint: 1

Trigeminal neuralgia is often described as an "_____" characteristic pain

Strokes involving the _____ cerebral artery may cause contralateral homonymous hemianopia

An examination should only be performed for pain in palliative patients if appropriate OR there are signs of _____

The _____ supplies the lateral pons

Extradural haemorrhage often presents with a loss of consciousness followed by a(n) _____ interval for up to 48 hours

What are the steps of the WHO analgesia ladder? 1. _____ 2. Mild opioid (e.g. codeine) +/- adjuvant 3. Strong opioid (e.g. morphine) +/- adjuvant