Neurology — Flashcards

The aetiology of essential tremors is unclear, but may be linked to _____, genetics, & environmental factors

A _____ is a life-threatening condition involving a localised, infectious collection of pus within the brain parenchyma, often encapsulated by a fibrous capsule

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

Surgical management of brain abscess Mainstay = _____ Larger, multiloculated, or recurrent = craniotomy

Which cerebral artery supplies the occipital lobe? _____

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

What surgical mangement can be offered in severe essential tremor? _____ & thalamotomy for severe cases Botulinum toxin injections for head/neck tremors

~50% of brain abscesses originate from _____

What is the empiric antibiotic therapy for brain abscess suspected Streptococcus spp. or Staphyloccal infection? _____

Hint: 3

What are the first-line pharmacological management for essential tremor? _____ or primidone