Neurology — Flashcards

Strokes involving the _____ cerebral artery may cause paralysis and sensory loss of the contralateral upper limb and face

Which cerebral artery supplies the inferior temporal lobe? _____

Which cerebral artery supplies the occipital lobe? _____

The most common cause of cerebral abscesses in HIV patients is _____

Patients with encephalitis & travel history to rice fields in Asia may suggest an underlying cause of _____

Strokes involving the _____ cerebral artery may cause hemineglect if they occur in the non-dominant hemisphere

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

The most common microorganisms that cause brain abscesses are _____ & Viridans streptococci

What is the best investigation for suspected encephalitis? _____

TIAs are now described as brief neurological impairment from cerebral, spinal, or retinal ischaemia _____