Pathologies
Caused by Campylobacter jejuni, this neuro disorder is characterized by symmetric ascending weakness and decreased DTRs
What is GBS?
Myasthenia Gravis presents in young females with an abnormal thymus gland causing ocular, bulbar, and respiratory weakness that can be treated with this medication
What is Neostigmine?
spindle cells, Psamomma bodies, slow growing benign cancer
What is meningioma?
indicated for myoclonic Sz, partial Sz, generalized Sz
AE include pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity, neural tube defects, tremor
What is Valproic acid or Divalproex Sodium?
LOC followed by a lucid interval, then rapid deterioration
What is epidural hematoma?
The most common type of MS is this
What is relapsing-remitting?
These 2 medications can be given for this condition, which is the MC type of dementia
What is Donepezil and Memantine?
thunderclap headache
What is subarachnoid hemorrhage?
This seizure medication can cause renal stones, CNS issues, and weight loss
What is Topiramate?
MC found in the elderly and alcoholics, this condition is the gradual increase of neuro deficits
What is subdural hematoma?
MC and most aggressive brain tumor that causes headaches so severe it wakes the patient at night
What is Glioblastoma?
An 8 y/o M presents with his mother who reports poor school performance and easy distraction/staring off into space. This medication can be given
What is Ethosuximide?
Raccoon eyes, Battle sign
What is basilar skull Fx?
This treatment of trigeminal neuralgia has AE including hyponatremia, SJS, and blood dyscrasias
What is Carbamazepine?
From hyperextension, this type of fracture occurs commonly at the C2 pedicle
What is Hangman's Fx?
1-2 minute long seizure followed by postictal confusion
What is generalized?
These meds can be given for status epilepticus
What are Benzos, Phenytoin, and Phenobarbital?
stroke that resolves within 24 hrs, ABCD2 score
What is TIA?
AE of this seizure medication include gingival hypertrophy, lupus like symptoms, SJS, osteopenia, inhibition of folic acid absorption, and nystagmus
What is Phenytoin?
Most commonly found on C2, this fracture is best visualized on an AP mouth-open view
What is odontoid Fx?
This artery is affected with "crossed symptoms", ipsilateral cranial nerve deficits with contralateral motor and sensory deficits
What is vertebral basilar artery?
If caught within 3 hours, this medication can be given following an ischemic stroke
What is Alteplase?
This artery is affected when a patient has a flat affect, deficits in the lower half of the face, and contralateral deficits greater in the upper extremity
What is MCA?
This is considered the better of the 2 common Benzos for seizures
What is Lorazepam?
Shorter half life
Found in patients who had a hyperflexion injury, this spinal cord syndrome causes loss of pain and temperature, lower extremity deficits/weakness, and loss of bowel-bladder function
What is anterior cord syndrome?