Neuro Flashcards
(32 cards)
Multiple system atrophy triad
Cerebellar
Parkinson
Autonomic (ED)
Drug that causes acute angle closure glaucoma used in migraines
Topiramate
In Narcolepsy which neuropeptide is low
Orexin (hypocretin)
Apomorphine works on which receptors
Dopamine receptors
scale that measures disability or dependence in activities of daily living in stroke patients
The Barthel index
Measures the risk of developing pressure sore in a patient
Waterlow score
Assess the risk of malnutrition
MUST
In migraine analgesics may fail to relieve acute attack because
Delayed gastric emptying
Combined with pro kinetic drug like metocloperamide
5-HT2 antagonists and 5-HT3 antagonists …
HT3» ondansetron»_space; antiemetic
HT2» resperidone/olanzapine»_space; antipsychotic
MS treatment that carries highest risk of developing PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy)
Natalizumab» activation of JC virus
Miller fisher syndrome
Ophthalmoplegia (first)
Descending paralysis
Commonest trigger» C. jejuni infection
Downbeat nystagmus seen in
Arnold Chiari malformation
Upbeat nystagmus seen in
Cerebellar vermis
Drug induced parkinsonism
No tremor and rigidity
Ataxia telangiectasia
Cerebellar ataxia
IgA deficiency»_space; recurrent chest infection
Telangiectasia
Miller Fisher syndrome
Descending paralysis + ophthalmoplegia
Anti-GQ1b
Opioid used in neuropathic pain
Tramadol:
Has both opioid action + serotonin and norepinephrine re uptake inhibition
Na Valproate effect on hepatic enzymes
Inhibition
Triptans mechanism of action
5-HT1(b&d) agonist
Contraindications of triptans
History or risk of IHD or CVA
Anti NMDA receptor encephalitis associated with
Ovarian teratoma
Gingival hyperplasia causes
Phenytoin
Ciclosporin
CCB
AML
Palatal myoclonus occur in
Hypertrophic olivary degeneration
