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TBI
Vascular
Headache
Therapy related
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alcohol, elderly, Indigenous, male
What increases your risk of having a TBI?
100
small holes drilled for drainage of large subdural haemorrhage
What are Burr holes?
100
presenting complaint of 1/3 of all brain tumours
What is headache?
100
5HT1 agonists
What is the MOA of triptans?
100
needed for formation of collagen vs. needed for metalloproteinase action
What are the roles of vitamin C and zinc in wound repair?
200
transient alteration in mental state lasting seconds - 6 hours
What is a concussion?
200
Lenticular shaped opacity vs. crescent shaped opacity on CT
What is the difference on CT between epidural and subdural haemorrhages?
200
this timeline signifies chronic headache
What is the significance of headache lasting >15 days/ month for at least 4 hours per headache day for at least 6 months?
200
Given with sumatriptan for maximal efficacy in treating migraine headache
What is the role of naproxen in migraine headache?
200
only epidemic cause of meningitis
What is meningococcal disease/ neiserria meningitides?
300
areas of brain parenchyma organised by glial cells and macrophages that can cause epilepsy post contusion
What are Plaques Jaunes?
300
obese young women
Who does benign intracranial hypertension often occur in?
300
1/3 of all migraines vs. 2/3 of all migraines
How many migraines are classic/ with aura vs. without aura?
300
patient psychosocial history, financial stress, female, low social support
What are factors that increase carer burden?
300
red, white, moist, thicker than surrounding skin, sluggish capillary refill
What are the characteristics of a deep 2nd degree burn?
400
raised ICP, hypertension and tachycardia
What is the first stage of the Cushing's reflex?
400
loss of pain and temperature sensation in lower body, incontinence and paraplegia
What occurs in acute thoracic cord syndrome?
400
Anxiety, agitation, suicidality, rhinorrhea, lacrimation
What are symptoms associated with cluster headache?
400
hypotension, exercise intolerance, change in bowel habits, depression
What are the adverse effects of propranolol?
400
most common initial presenting complaint of multiple sclerosis patients
What is the significance of motor/ sensory deficit presentation?
500
negative CT or petechial haemorrhages in the subcortical area
What is seen on CT for DAI?
500
opthalmoplegia, ptosis, swelling of orbit, numbness of face
What are signs of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
500
usually gets rid of migraine but can increase it
What is the effect of pregnancy on migraine?
500
Ondansetron's mechanism of action
What is 5HT3 antagonism?
500
allele of APOE4 that reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease
What is E2 allele?