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what is the pattern of pain in a migraine
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unilateral/throbbing
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what is the pattern of pain in a tension headache
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neck bilateral tightness
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Rx for nephrogenic DI caused by lithium
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hydrochlorothiazide
amiloride (specific for lithium) |
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how can guillain barre be Dx
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CSF will show albuminocytologic dissociation
(elevated protein and normal WBC) electromyography reveals demyelination |
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how do you Rx ileus in px with guillain barre
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erythromycin
neostigmine |
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what causes slowing of nerve conduction velocity
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demyelination
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what causes fsciculations and fibrillations at rest on EMG
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LMN lesion
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what causes a silent EMG at rest and a decrease in the amplitude of muscle contraction on stimulation
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intrinsic muscle disease
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lung cancer may be a.w what msucle weakness
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lambert eaton
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what test is Dx of MG
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edrophonium
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what is the Rx for benign essential tremor
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B-
benzos primidone |
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Dx
woman presents with ptosis and diplopia that worsens through out the day |
MG
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Rx for guillain barre
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plasmaphoresis and IVIG
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