Neurology Error List Flashcards

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What is Alzheimer’s Disease

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Loss of brain cells, amyloid deposition in the brain, neurofibrillary tangles (tau proteins)

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Sx of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Progressive, chronic deterioration of selective functions

Memory loss and loss of impulse control, motor and cognitive functions

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What do you see on imaging with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Cerebral Cortex Atrophy

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Tx of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine
NMDA antagonist: Memantine

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What are Migraine Headaches

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Unilateral
Classic: With Aura
Common: Without Aura

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Sx of Migrain Headaches

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Lateralizatoin, pulsatile/throbbing headache associated with N/V, Photophobia, Phonophobia for 4-72 hours
Worse with physical activity, stress, lack of sleep, alcohol

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Tx of Migraine Headaches

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Triptans, IV Dihydroergotamine (vasoconstrictors)
Dopamine Blockers for N/V
IV Fluids, NSAIDS
Prophylaxis: Beta Blockers, CCB, TCA

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