Neurologic/ psychiatric disorders

Question 1

What are criteria for concussion?

Answer 1

loss or decrease in conscuousness
glascow coma scale (13-15) 30 minutes after injury, uncoordinated movement, memory loss

Question 2

What are risk factors for multiple sclerosis?

Answer 2

Family Hx, female, 20-50, Caucasian, northern latitude, smoking, viral infection (EBV)

Question 3

What is the first line for moderate to severe migraines?

Answer 3

oral triptans

Question 4

What supplement should be discontinued when taking zoloft?

Answer 4

St. John’s Wort

Question 5

What are some symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

Answer 5

Mild: tachycardia, tremor, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, shivering, mydriasis
Moderate: hypertension, hyperthermia, clonus
Severe: delirium, muscular rigidity, metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, seizure, DIC