Neurology — Flashcards

Trigeminal neuralgia is commonly triggered by _____ or occurs spontaneously

What non-opioid adjuvants can be used for muscle spasm pain? _____

Hint: 2

Which anterior circulation stroke causes paralysis/sensory loss of the face and upper limb without cortical signs (e.g. aphasia, neglect)? _____

Which cerebral artery supplies the language centers (Broca area, Wernicke area)? _____

Risk factors for brain abscess in a child: _____ Mastoiditis Dental infection Sinusitis Cyanotic heart disease

Patients with brain abscess and massive cerebral oedema on CT should also be given _____

Herpes encephalitis presents with the following on CSF analysis: _____ lymphocytes and RBCs normal glucose ↑ protein

Essential tremors are typically _____

Hint: uni-/bilateral

HSV-1 is associated with _____ & frontal lobe encephalitis

What is the management for encephalitis? _____ IV antibiotics (meningitis cover)