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lesion to brain a/w:
agraphia with acalculia |
dominant parietal
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lesion to brain a/w:
hemispatial neglect syndrome |
non dominant parietal
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lesion to brain a/w:
personality changes |
frontal
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lesion to brain a/w:
coma |
RAS
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bacteria a/w with meningitis in newborn
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e coli
listeria GBS |
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Rx for newborn with meningitis
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ampicillin
gentamycin |
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what should always be done before and LP
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evaluate for increase ICP (papilledema)
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anticoagulant of choice for:
first TIA |
aspirin
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anticoagulant of choice for:
TIA or stroke due to atrial fib |
warfarin
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anticoagulant of choice for:
TIA or stroke + CAD |
clopidogrel
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anticoagulant of choice for:
repeated TIA or stroke while on aspirin |
add clopidogrel
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what are the surgical indications for carotid endarterectomy
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symptomatic = 70-99%
asymptomatic = 80-99% symptomatic men = 50-69% |
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how can you differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke
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CT
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major signs and symptoms of TIA
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focal neurological defect
amaurosis fugax slurred speach decreased coordination |
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what anticoagulant is given to a px with first TIA? what is added if another TIA occurs
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aspirin
clopidogrel |
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MCC to have atherosclerosis and cause stroke
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carotid
basillar vertebral |
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how long must a focal neurological defect last to qualify and a stroke
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more than 24 hours
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what is the timeframe for thrombolytic therapy in cases of ischemic stroke
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3 hours
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what is the principle cause of a lacunar infarct
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HTN
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a px with DVT develops stroke, what study should be performed
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echocardiogram
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neurological defect a/w:
ACA |
loss of sensory and motor to legs and trunk
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neurological defect a/w:
MCA |
loss of sensory and motor to arms, face
aphasia |
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neurological defect a/w:
PCA |
unilateral hemianopia with macular sparing
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neurological defect a/w:
basilar artery |
CN abnormality
coma contralateral full body weakness decreased sensation vertigo |
