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Question 1

What is left homonoymous hemianopia?

and where is the lesion located?

Answer 1

Loss of LHS of visual field in both eyes

Right optic tract

Question 2

What is the first-line treatment for an acute migraine?

Answer 2

Oral triptan + NSAID/paracetamol

Question 3

When is prophylactic treatment for migraines initiated?

Answer 3

Experiencing 2 or more attacks/month

Question 4

What is prophylactic treatment for migraines?

Answer 4

Propranolol
OR
Low dose amitryptyline

2nd line = antiepileptics; Na Valporate or Topiramate

Question 5

what is the treatment for GCA?

Answer 5

1mg/kg/day prednisolone (max 80 mg OD)

Question 6

name 2 primary brain tumours

Answer 6

glioblastoma

astrocytoma

Question 7

Which brain tumour has rapid growth?

Answer 7

glioblastoma multiforme

Question 8

location of middle meningeal artery is?

Answer 8

temporoparietal region

Question 9

rupture of middle meningeal artery causes ?

Answer 9

epidural/extradural haematoma

Question 10

lucid interval typically occurs in which haematoma?

Answer 10

epidural/extradural

Question 11

what medication can reduce the extent of the oedema surrounding a brain tumour?

Answer 11

DEXAMETHASONE

Question 12

Side effects of sumatriptan?

Answer 12

drowsiness