MKSAP Neurology Review

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Delirium, Dementia, Stupor, Coma • RED FLAGS: – Acute onset – Focal neurological deficits – Metabolic derangements • DISEASES you should NEVER MISS: – Wernicke’s (always give Thiamine) – B12 or Folate deficiency – Thyroid disease induced encephalopathy
Delirium, Dementia, Stupor, Coma Sensorium Interaction with environment Delirium Agitated Hostile but purposeful Dementia Clear Normal on the surface Stupor Clouded Minimal but purposeful Coma Obtunded Reflex actions only
Page 1 and 2: MKSAP Neurology Review Daniel L. Me
Page 3 and 4: 2 overriding concepts • Ockham’
Page 5 and 6: Motor system first! [Strength, tone
Page 7 and 8: Central nervous system • Cortical
Page 9 and 10: SENSORY SYSTEM (2 types) • LARGE
Page 11 and 12: 2 nd Step: Sensory system • If pe
Page 13 and 14: Major Neurology Topics • Headache
Page 15 and 16: Headaches • Any “RED FLAG” he
Page 17 and 18: Cluster headaches • Similar patho
Page 19: Tumor Comparison Infiltrators Displ
Page 23 and 24: Dementia • Do not diagnose until
Page 25 and 26: Stupor and Coma • FOCAL DEFICIT =
Page 27 and 28: Central versus peripheral Central P
Page 29 and 30: Movement disorders • BALANCE of A
Page 31 and 32: Tremors • Essential - Action trem
Page 33 and 34: Some exceptions • Acute dystonic
Page 35 and 36: 1 lesion ≠ Multiple Sclerosis •
Page 37 and 38: Spinal cord disorders • ALWAYS el
Page 39 and 40: Nerve structure • Myelin sheath -
Page 41 and 42: Myelinopathy versus axonopathy •
Page 43 and 44: Epilepsy • A disorder of the cort
Page 45 and 46: Evaluation • Elicit complete hist
Page 47: Treatment exceptions • Juvenile m

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