3-uWorld Flashcards
(13 cards)
brachial plexopathy is associated with ___ cancer
apical lung and breast cancer
(associated with Horner’s)
what is key difference in Brachial Plexopathy from cancer vs radiation?
Horner’s syndrome in Cancer
Lots of pain early in dz in Cancer
MCC of bell’s palsy and what is Tx?
Herpes simplex (not herpes zoster)
Tx with STEROIDS, then valcyclovir
recent diagnosis of DM with well controlled A1c, now having R leg weakness and pain at thigh
dz ___
prognosis ____
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
optic neuritis has ___ pathyphys and occurs in ___ dz
with __ symptoms
demyelination of optic nerve and inflammatory condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Eye PAIN, blurry vision, PUPIL defect
Tx for optic neuritis ______
Diagnosis for Optic neuritis _____
steroids
MRI brain!!!
preservation of this ___ indicates carpal tunnel syndrome
sensation at thenar eminence
best abortive med for migraines in pregnancy
tylenol, can add reglan to help nausea
how long do cluster headaches last at a time
15-180min
preventative therapy for cluster HA
abortive tx for cluster HA
preventative-verapamil
abortive: supplemental O2 and SQ sumatriptan
what autonomic symptoms can cluster HA cause?
lacrimation
conjunctival injection
miosis (constricted pupil)
ptosis
nasal congestion
duration of migraine HA
3hrs to 3days
best prevention of dementia
exercise
social engagement
cognitive activities
control cardiovascular risk factors