General Neuro

Question 1

Bells Palsy (pathology mechanism)

Answer 1

Acute unilateral LMN palsy

Question 2

Bell’s Palsy Mx?

Answer 2

1. Reasuurance - better 3-4/12
2. Eyes - Hygeine, drops, lid shut, glasses, avoid dust
3. Steroids: CONSIDER IF present within 72hours onset: Prednisolone 50mg PO OD x10, OR 60mg PO OD 5x, then decrease 10mg per day x5days.
4. Antivirals - no definitive science acyclovir - get specialist advice.

Question 3

Screening test assess ?Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 3

MMSE