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Which typically has loss of awareness: simple or complex seizure? |
Complex |
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Two broad categories of seizures |
Generalized and partial |
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What are the two categories of partial seizures? And what is the difference based on? |
Simple and Complex. Simple = no loss of awareness. Complex = loss of awareness. |
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Myoclonic seizure |
Repetitive, jerking movements |
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Pt complains of neck stiffness and pain. Suspecting meningitis, the doc orders an LP. CSF positive for B cells and protein. What is the etiology of the meningitis? |
Viral |
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What will a CSF show with viral meningitis? |
B cells and protein |
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What is viral meningitis commonly preceded by? |
An enterovirus infection |
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What time-frame will viral meningitis typically resolve in? |
3-10 days |
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Which typically makes you more acutely ill: viral meningitis or bacterial meningitis? |
Bacterial |
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Reye syndrome |
Rapidly progressing encephalopathy. Cause is unknown (hence "syndrome"). Characterized often by liver toxicity, increased LFTs. Often occurs shortly after a preceding viral infection. Treated with supportive care. |
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How can cerebral palsy affect a patient's nutritional needs? |
If they have a spastic palsy, they can burn a lot of calories with all of that, so they'll need more food. In contrast, someone with an atonic palsy will generally have problems with being overweight. |
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What is a better treatment following a concussion in kids: ASA or APAP? |
APAP, or just nothing at all. Point is, no ASA, or any other NSAIDs. |
