CNS pathology Flashcards

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

Why the patient has weakness on the right arm and leg (1)

A

Stroke

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

Which side of the face is weak (1)

A

Right side

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

Which side of the brain has abnormal condition (1)

A

Left side

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

d. What is the most likely (abnormal??) cardiac rhythm(1)

A

Tachycardia

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

e. What radiological investigation should be made(1)

A

Electrocardigram?

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

3 problems with eating for this patient (3)

A

Difficulty in chewing; cannot control saliva/xerostomia; difficulty in swallowing, taste

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Case: 75 years old man, sudden onset of weakness on right arm and leg, face deviates to the left, pulse fast and irregular, pulse rate 102 beats/min

2 Types of medication to prevent the recurrence of this condition (2)

A

Aspirin (antiplatelet), warfarin (anticoagulant)

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