Neurology — Flashcards

A 14 year old is hit by a baseball bat on R head. He loses consciousness for a few minutes, but recovers promptly & continues to play. 1hr later he is found unconscious with a R fixed dilated pupil. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

_____ pain is often associated with hyperalgesia

What is the secondary management of a TIA? _____ & Statin

The _____ supplies the midbrain

What is the next step in primary care if a patient presents with a TIA < 7 days ago? _____

What is the next step in primary care if a patient presents with a TIA > 7 days ago? _____

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

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

Hint: 1

_____ syndrome presents with - Ipsilateral CN VII palsy - Contralateral loss of pain & temperature loss in limb/torso - Vertigo, nystagmus, ataxia

Hint: stroke

Trigeminal neuralgia is primarily caused by by _____