Neurology — Flashcards

Which cerebral artery supplies the superior ~1 inch of the frontal/parietal cortex? _____

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

Brain abscess is often visualized on CT or MRI as a(n) _____ lesion with central necrosis

How do you differentiate between a brain abscess & tumour without biopsy? _____

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

Patients with encephalitis & parotid gland swelling may suggest an underlying cause of _____

Essential tremors _____ with age

Hint: worsen/remain stable/improve

Which anterior circulation stroke causes paralysis/sensory loss of the face and upper limb with cortical signs (e.g. aphasia, neglect)? _____

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

Encephalitis often presents first with _____: fever, headache, neck stiffness, & vomiting