Neurology — Flashcards

Atypical trigeminal neuralgia is when there is _____

What non-opioid adjuvants can be used for muscle spasm pain? _____

Hint: 2

Extradural haemorrhage often presents with a loss of consciousness followed by a(n) _____ interval for up to 48 hours

Trigeminal neuralgia is commonly triggered by _____ or occurs spontaneously

Stroke involving the _____ can cause lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome

_____ haematoma is due to a rupture of the middle meningeal artery in 75%* of cases

Stroke involving the _____ can cause medial midbrain (Weber) syndrome

A 14 year old is hit by a baseball bat on R head. He loses consciousness for a few minutes, but recovers promptly & continues to play. 1hr later he is found unconscious with a R fixed dilated pupil. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

What are the steps of the WHO analgesia ladder? 1. _____ 2. Mild opioid (e.g. codeine) +/- adjuvant 3. Strong opioid (e.g. morphine) +/- adjuvant

Trigeminal neuralgia is atypical in patients < _____ years old