Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
Acute glaucoma
A
Emergency specialist referral
if unavailable - acetazolamide or pilocarpine
beta blockers or prostaglandins
2
Q
Which drugs are contraindicated in Acute angle glaucoma
A
- any drugs that cause mydriasis
3
Q
Treatment of Bells palsy
A
prednisolone ( if with Ransay Hunt + antivirals)
4
Q
Treatment of Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis
A
Sun protection
- corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressants - azathioprine/ methotrexate
- IVIG
- plasmapheresis
- physical therapy and monitoring
5
Q
Treatment of Guillain Barre syndrome
A
- IVIG and plasma exchange
6
Q
Treatment of vestibular neuronitis
A
- corticosteroids in the early stages
+ antiemetics - like prochlorperazine or metoclopromide
or + antihistamines - promethazine or bethahistine
or (best) + benzodiazepines - lorazepam or diazepam
7
Q
Prophylactic treatment of Meniere disease
A
Thiazide +/- Potassium sparing diuretic (amiloride or triamterene)
8
Q
Treatment in anticipation of an attack for meniere disease
A
Prochlorperazine OR 30 g urea crystals in orange juice
9
Q
Treatment of acute attack of meniere disease
A
- diazepam +/- prochlorperazine
10
Q
Supportive treatment of ALS
A
Riluzole
