What is the most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
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Subrachnoid Hemorrhage
Giant Cell Arteritis
What is NOT true of giant cell arteritis?
A. Associated with acute headache
B. Often found in patients >55 years old
C. Elevated ESR
D. Should be managed by observation
Anti-Cerebellar Antibodies
What antibody against targets in the cerebellum is sometimes associated with ovarian cancer?
A. Anti CBIR1
B. Anti Yo
C. Anti Hu
D. Anti MGCR
C2 Screw Technique
What C2 screw technique avoids risk to the vertebral artery?
A. Laminar screws
B. Pedicle screws
C. C1/2 Transarticular Screws
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CNS HIV
What area of the brain harbors the highest concentration of HIV?
A. Basal Ganglia
B. Thalamus
Growth Hormone Secreting Adenomas
What is the first line pharmalogic treatment for GH secreting tumors?
A. Ketonconazole
B. Bromocriptine
C. Octreotide
D. Cabergoline
E. Pegrisomant
Neuromonitoring
Turcot Syndrome
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
What tracts of the spinal cord do somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) monitor?

