Neurology — Flashcards

What is the first-line prophylactic management of migraines? _____ or topiramate

_____ is characterised by migraine headaches accompanied by motor weakness during the preceding aura phase

A 28-year-old female with asthma requires migraine prophylaxis. Which medications are contraindicated/avoided, and what is a suitable alternative?\n\n_____

Normal intracranial pressure is _____-15 mmHg

_____ are most susceptible to viral meningitis caused by enteroviruses

Hint: demographic

The brain has limited ability to accommodate additional volume because of the _____, making it susceptible to ↑ ICP if any additional volume is introduced

Hint: anatomical component

Do not give a patient IM/IV benzylpenicillin for meningococcal meningitis/sepsis if _____

Headaches because of raised ICP are typically worse _____

Hint: time

_____ is a life-threatening condition that involves inflammation of the leptomeninges caused by bacteria

What is the most common cause of fungal meningitis? _____