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Step III
Step III - Neuro 1
Question | Answer |
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Cortical atrophy most predominant in the frontal and temporal lobes describes what dz | Pick’s dz |
Diffuse white matter lesions with lacunar infarcts describes what dz | Vascular dementia |
Pt has chronic progressive step wise course of neurobehavioral changes. Dx | Vascular dementia |
Pt has apathy, poor judgement, fetishes, lack of inhibition and compulsions. What lobe is affected and what is the dx | Frontal; Pick’s dz |
Dilated ventricles with significant cortical atrophy is found in what dz | ALZ |
What is the difference seen in cortex of patient with ALZ vs NPH | ALZ = sig cortical atrophy; NPH = no cortical atrophy |
Pt has trauma, lucid interval, now c/o HA, dilated pupils, HTN, bradycardia. Dx | Epidural hematoma |
Two MCC of subarachnoid hemorrhage | Berry aneurysms and AV malformations |
Pt is woman >50yo who c/o severe headache, neck stiffness, back pain, photophobia and N/V. Dx | SAH |
Pt has blunt trauma to head,, lucid interval, hemiparesis, dilated pupil. Dx | Subdural hematoma |
What is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor | GBM |
Progressive memory and personality deterioration. Dx | GBM (this presentation apparently is very distinguishing for GBM) |
What is the gold standard dx and first line tx for temporal arteritis | Temporal artery biopsy; high dose PO corticosteroids |