Neurology — Flashcards

What is the acute management of optic neuritis? _____

_____ presents with monocular subacute visual loss with painful eye movements.

Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) is also referred to as _____ Pupil

_____ is inflammation of the optic nerve

Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) is relative pupillary _____ when the light is shone in the affected eye

_____ can precede Guillain-Barré syndrome, characterised by an ascending paralysis

Chronic levodopa use can cause a(n) "_____ phenomenon", with akinesia re-emerging at the end of each dose

_____ is a precursor of dopamine that does cross the blood-brain barrier

Chronic levodopa use can cause a(n) "_____ phenomenon", with unpredictable periods of akinesia (off) alternating with periods of improved mobility (on)

_____ is a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor used to reduce peripheral conversion and increase the bioavailability of levodopa