3-uWorld Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

brachial plexopathy is associated with ___ cancer

A

apical lung and breast cancer

(associated with Horner’s)

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2
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what is key difference in Brachial Plexopathy from cancer vs radiation?

A

Horner’s syndrome in Cancer

Lots of pain early in dz in Cancer

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3
Q

MCC of bell’s palsy and what is Tx?

A

Herpes simplex (not herpes zoster)

Tx with STEROIDS, then valcyclovir

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4
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recent diagnosis of DM with well controlled A1c, now having R leg weakness and pain at thigh
dz ___
prognosis ____

A

diabetic
neuropathy aka amyotrophy aka polyradiculopathy

will go to other limb and will usually recover in most patients
some patients will have lingering neuropathic pain or foot drop

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5
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optic neuritis has ___ pathyphys and occurs in ___ dz

with __ symptoms

A

demyelination of optic nerve and inflammatory condition

Multiple Sclerosis

Eye PAIN, blurry vision, PUPIL defect

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6
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Tx for optic neuritis ______

Diagnosis for Optic neuritis _____

A

steroids

MRI brain!!!

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7
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preservation of this ___ indicates carpal tunnel syndrome

A

sensation at thenar eminence

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8
Q

best abortive med for migraines in pregnancy

A

tylenol, can add reglan to help nausea

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9
Q

how long do cluster headaches last at a time

A

15-180min

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10
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preventative therapy for cluster HA

abortive tx for cluster HA

A

preventative-verapamil

abortive: supplemental O2 and SQ sumatriptan

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11
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what autonomic symptoms can cluster HA cause?

A

lacrimation
conjunctival injection
miosis (constricted pupil)
ptosis
nasal congestion

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12
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duration of migraine HA

A

3hrs to 3days

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13
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best prevention of dementia

A

exercise
social engagement
cognitive activities
control cardiovascular risk factors

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