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| What is the initial diagnostic study of choice for a suspected Subarachnoid hemorrhage? |
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| Any bite to a human by a bat, skunk, or racoon (where the animal is not caught) is given what rabies tx? |
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| Rabies immunoglobulins & rabies vaccine given 5 times in a 1-month period |
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| Tx for acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis? |
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| Tx to decrease frequency of attacks in multiple sclerosis? |
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| Interferon-B or daily injections of glatiramer |
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| What lab test has to be monitored every six to twelve months in a pt taking lithium? |
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| TSH (b/c lithium induces hypothyroidism) |
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| a lateral hemisection of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis on one side of the body and a loss of sensation on the opposite side |
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| loss of motor function below the level of injury, loss of sensations carried by the anterior columns of the spinal cord (pain and temperature) |
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| The posterior columns of the spinal cord carry: |
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| fine touch and proprioception |
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| The persistent repetition of words or concepts in the process of speaking |
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| unnecessary details and irrelevant remarks cause a delay in getting to the point |
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| A HA that awakens a pt from sleep & is associated w/ N/V, would make you suspicious of what? |
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| Increased intracranial pressure due to a CNS tumor |
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| Tx for Restless leg syndrome? |
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| Pramipexole or Ropinirole |
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| Diagnostic study of choice to confirm multiple sclerosis? |
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| What diagnosis is confirmed if there is a marked improvement in symptoms w/ admin. of edrophonium? |
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| Tx for bacterial meningitis for 3months to <55yrs? |
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