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Published	04/01/2024	What misfolded protein is the major component of Lewy Bodies seen in Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia? {{c1::α-synuclein}}
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Athetosis}} is a movement disorder that involves slow, writhing "snake-like" movements, especially in the fingers.
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Dopamine agonists (e.g. pramipexole, ropinirole)}} are the preferred medication for treatment of restless leg syndrome.
Published	04/01/2024	Tics and Tourette's are treated with {{c1::dopamine agonists::drug class}}.
Published	04/01/2024	{{c2::Inherited Episodic Ataxia}} are a variety of disorders associated with {{c1::potassium and calcium::2 types of channels}} channels, with brief e…
Published	04/01/2024	Primidone, used for essential tremor, can precipitate {{c1::acute intermittent porphyria, which manifests as abdominal pain, neurologic and psychiatri…
Published	04/01/2024	Torticollis (cervical dystonia) is a common form of {{c1::focal dystonia}} involving the {{c1::sternocleidomastoid}} muscle.
Published	04/01/2024	Which pathology should always be considered in a patient with Parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, and neurological signs?{{c1::Multiple system atroph…
Published	04/01/2024	What is the first line pharmacological therapy for a patient with persistent restless leg syndrome?{{c1::Dopamine agonist}}
Published	04/01/2024	What pathology is associated with atrophy of the lenticular nucleus?{{c1::Wilson's disease (hepatolenticular degeneration)}}
Published	04/01/2024	Which value is most useful in monitoring respiratory function in a patient with Guillain-Barre? {{c1::Forced vital capacity (FVC)}}
Published	04/01/2024	Which part of the triad of symptoms in Parkinson disease generally appears later?{{c1::Rigidity}}
Published	04/01/2024	Which myopathic disorder causes endomysial inflammation that results in distal arm weakness and proximal leg weakness?{{c1::Inclusion body myositis}}
Published	04/01/2024	The most common early side effects of levodopa/carbidopa are confusion, agitation, dizziness, somnolence, nausea, and {{c1::hallucinations}}…
Published	04/01/2024	Side effects of parkinsonion drugs:Sinemet: {{c1::somnolence, confusion, hallucinations, dyskinesia}}Trihexyphenidyl or benztropine (antichol): antich…
Published	04/01/2024	Precipitating factors for myasthenic crisis include:{{c1::Meds: Aminoglycosides, beta-blockers}}{{c2::Pregnancy}}{{c3::Infection/surgery}}{{c4::Taperi…
Published	04/01/2024	Risk factors for Parkinson's disease include: {{c1::age}}, {{c2::Caucasian}}, {{c3::non-smoker}}, {{c4::living in rural environment}}
Published	04/01/2024	Mollaret's triangle:dentate to red nucleus via dentate-rubro-thalamic pathwayred nucleus to inf olive via central tegmental bundlePalatal {{c1::myoclo…
Published	04/01/2024	Clinical features of multiple system atrophy?{{c1::Akinetic-rigid parkinsonism, with autonomic failure or cerebellar signs}}
Published	04/01/2024	What condition is this image consistent with? {{c1::Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).}}
Published	04/01/2024	Tics and {{c1::stereotypies}} are the most common benign movement disorders in childhood.
Published	04/01/2024	Myoclonus is characterized by {{c1::rapid and short muscle jerks that are simple}} movements
Published	04/01/2024	Examples of benign physiologic myoclonus include {{c1::hiccups::symptom}}, exercise- or anxiety-induced myoclonus, benign neonatal sleep myoclonus, or…
Published	04/01/2024	One common reason for neurology consultations related to myoclonus is the infant with {{c1::benign neonatal sleep myoclonus::Condition}}.
Published	04/01/2024	Some {{c1::hereditary hyperekplexias::group of conditions}} may spontaneously improve or resolve, while others may be associated with other neurologic…
Published	04/01/2024	Alcoholic cerebellar degenerationAtaxic gait + {{c1::truncal}} ataxiaNystagmus, intention tremor, dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesia{{c3::Muscle hypotonia:…
Published	04/01/2024	A lesion of the subthalamic nucleus can cause {{c1::hemiballism }}
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Lance-Adams Syndrome::condition}}: Combination (usually) of post anoxic positive and negative myoclonus • Treat with valproic acid, levetira…
Published	04/01/2024	Orthostatic tremor 13-20 hz, invisible tremor of the legsDiagnose with {{c1::surface EMG}}Treat with {{c2::clonazepam}}
Published	04/01/2024	D2-D3 agonists: {{c1::Pramipexole, ropinerole::name 2 medications}}
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