3-uWorld

Question 1

brachial plexopathy is associated with ___ cancer

Answer 1

apical lung and breast cancer

(associated with Horner’s)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Horner’s syndrome in Cancer

Lots of pain early in dz in Cancer

Question 3

MCC of bell’s palsy and what is Tx?

Answer 3

Herpes simplex (not herpes zoster)

Tx with STEROIDS, then valcyclovir

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

optic neuritis has ___ pathyphys and occurs in ___ dz

with __ symptoms

Answer 5

demyelination of optic nerve and inflammatory condition

Multiple Sclerosis

Eye PAIN, blurry vision, PUPIL defect

Question 6

Tx for optic neuritis ______

Diagnosis for Optic neuritis _____

Answer 6

steroids

MRI brain!!!

Question 7

preservation of this ___ indicates carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 7

sensation at thenar eminence

Question 8

best abortive med for migraines in pregnancy

Answer 8

tylenol, can add reglan to help nausea

Question 9

how long do cluster headaches last at a time

Answer 9

15-180min

Question 10

preventative therapy for cluster HA

abortive tx for cluster HA

Answer 10

preventative-verapamil

abortive: supplemental O2 and SQ sumatriptan

Question 11

what autonomic symptoms can cluster HA cause?

Answer 11

lacrimation
conjunctival injection
miosis (constricted pupil)
ptosis
nasal congestion

Question 12

duration of migraine HA

Answer 12

3hrs to 3days

Question 13

best prevention of dementia

Answer 13

exercise
social engagement
cognitive activities
control cardiovascular risk factors