Neurology — Flashcards

A _____ is a temporary (< 24 hours) episode of neurological dysfunction caused by focal cerebral, spinal, or retinal ischaemia without acute infarction

Which main cerebral artery supplies the genu/posterior limb of the internal capsule? _____

_____ can be used to treat nausea & vomiting caused by vestibular mechanisms

Nausea and vomiting in palliative patients mediated by raised ICP may be caused by _____

Hint: Cancer

Nausea and vomiting in palliative patients mediated by _____ may be caused by activation of acetylcholine and H1, opioids or base of skull tumours

Hint: Mechanism

Nausea and vomiting in palliative patients mediated by cortical mechanisms can be related to _____ receptors in the cerebral cortex

Hint: 2

If nausea & vomiting is caused by cortical mechanisms then a short-acting _____ may be used

High intensity statins should be started _____ after an ischaemic stroke

First line investigation for stroke? _____

_____ of brain tissue on CT head is suggestive of a haemorrhagic stroke