Neuro

Question 1

Which blood marker can be used to distinguish epileptic vs non epileptic seizures?

Answer 1

Prolactin - raised in epileptic seizures, not raised in non epileptic

Question 2

What is the first line atypical antipsychotic for hallucination in Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 2

Quetiapine

Question 3

What are the 2 first line mediations in focal seizures?

Answer 3

Lamotrigine or levetiracetam

Question 4

Which respiratory parameter should be monitored in cases of Guillain Barre?

Answer 4

FVC

Question 5

Triptans are contraindicated in which type of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 5

Ischaemic

Question 6

How long after a stroke complicated by atrial fibrillation should a patient be started on anticoagulation?

Answer 6

2 weeks

Question 7

How long after a transient ischaemic attack complicated by atrial fibrillation should a patient be started on anticoagulation?

Answer 7

Immediately

Question 8

An isolated rise in protein on lumbar puncture is indicative of what?

Answer 8

Guillain Barre

Question 9

What is the preferred method of feeding in motor neurone disease patients?

Answer 9

PEG tube

Question 10

What is the gold standard investigation for venous sinus thrombosis?

Answer 10

MR venogram

Question 11

CT scan showing temporal lobe changes is indicative of what type of encephalitis?

Answer 11

Herpes simplex