Neurology — Flashcards

Vascular dementia can rarely be caused by _____ mutation (autosomal dominant)

Sensation and pain are _____ in neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Neuropathic ulcers are caused by _____

Neuropathic ulcers are typically a _____ colour

Neuropathic ulcers often have a _____ appearance

Borders of neuropathic ulcers are _____

Hint: Regular/Irregular

Neuropathic ulcers are most commonly found on _____

Is red blood cell transketolase activity increased or decreased in Wernicke's Encephalopathy? _____

What investigations would you do for suspected Wernicke's Encephalopathy? • _____ • RBC transketolase activity

Confusion, disorientation, indifference and inattentiveness suggest presence of which feature of Wernicke's Encephalopathy? _____