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 101: 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 102: Lesion to which cranial nerve would likely cause vertical diplopia?
Answer:
• Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)
- This nerve controls the eye to move down-and out (superior oblique)
Flashcard 103: What Cranial Nerve compression may be inferred from a medially diverted eye, and horizontal diplopia?
Answer:
• CNVI palsy
• Abducens Nerve
innervated the lateral rectus, so medial rectus overpowers it
Flashcard 104: What is the most appropriate medication to try and reduce the frequency of migraines in a woman of child bearing age?
Answer:
• Propranolol
Flashcard 105: What does sudden onset weakness and numbness which self-resolves suggest?
Answer:
• TIA
Flashcard 106: Patient presents with Fever, Headache, Psychiatric Symptoms, Seizures, Focal Features (Personality changes, Aphasia) what is your diagnosis?
Answer:
• Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Flashcard 107: Ispilateral facial pain and temperature loss
Contralateral Limb Pain, Temperature loss. Ataxia. Nystagmus
Where is the lesion?
Answer: Lateral Medulla (Wallenberg Syndrome)
Vascular supply: Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA)
Flashcard 108: The most common causes of viral meningitis in adults?
Answer: enteroviruses (e.g coxsackievirus)
Flashcard 109: A patient presents with sudden "thunderclap" headache and has a history of previous kidney surgery/transplant. What is the most likely underlying condition?
Answer: Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
• Associated with Berry aneurysms; rupture causes Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH).
Flashcard 110: Which nerve root does the tricep reflex correspond to?
Answer: C7-C8
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