Neurology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Neurology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Neurology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 91: Besides Horner’s syndrome, what other signs can Pancoast
tumours present with?
Answer: Shoulder pain and upper limb neurological signs
Flashcard 92: What is first-line treatment in trigeminal neuralgia?
Answer:
• Carbamazepine 100mg BD
Flashcard 93: Why is a decarboxylase inhibitor given with levodopa?
Answer:
• To reduce peripheral side-effects
*by preventing peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine
Flashcard 94: What does a headache exacerbated by Valsalva maneuvers (e.g., coughing, straining, or blowing into a syringe) indicate?
Answer: • Raised intracranial pressure (ICP)
• Potential causes: Space-occupying lesion (SOL), Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), or Chiari malformation
• Initial investigation: CT Head (though MRI/MRV is often preferred for IIH/Chiari)
Flashcard 95: What is the workup for a patient with a suspected TIA?
Answer: 1. **Neuroimaging (MRI with DWI is preferred; CT if MRI unavailable)** to rule out stroke/hemorrhage. \n2. **Carotid Doppler Ultrasound** to look for carotid artery stenosis. \n3. **ECG/ECHO** to look for cardioembolic sources.
Flashcard 96: What Cerebral Artery Stroke affects the Feet & Legs?
Answer:
• Anterior Cerebral Artery Stroke
Flashcard 97: How would you describe a seizure where a man suddenly stares into space and is non-responsive, then repeatedly smacks his lips and appears to be chewing?
Answer: Focal impaired awareness seizure
Flashcard 98: What is the drug of choice to manage vasogenic cerebral edema associated with a malignancy?
Answer: IV Dexamethasone
Extra: Steroids reduce vasogenic cerebral edema by targeting the blood-brain barrier (BBB) around tumors, thereby reducing vascular permeability.
Flashcard 99: What are tongue fasciculations one of the signs of?
Answer:
• Bulbar onset motor neuron disease
Flashcard 100: Difference between Simple (Non-complex) and Complex focal seizures?
Answer: • Simple focal seizures (Non-complex): Awareness and consciousness are preserved.
• Complex focal seizures: Characterized by impaired awareness (loss of consciousness/responsiveness) and often post-ictal amnesia.
*Note: The ILAE 2017 classification now uses the terms 'Focal Aware' and 'Focal Impaired Awareness' instead of Simple/Complex.*
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