Archive for the ‘Neurosurgery’ Category

Tuesday, April 17th 2012

Subrachnoid Hemorrhage

What is the most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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Wednesday, March 21st 2012

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

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Tuesday, March 20th 2012

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

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Monday, March 19th 2012

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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Sunday, February 19th 2012

CNS HIV

What area of the brain harbors the highest concentration of HIV?

A. Basal Ganglia
B. Thalamus

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Saturday, February 18th 2012

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

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Wednesday, February 8th 2012

Neuromonitoring

What anesthetic agents should be avoided during neuromonitoring?

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Monday, February 6th 2012

Turcot Syndrome

Describe Turcot Syndrome.

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Sunday, February 5th 2012

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

What tracts of the spinal cord do somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) monitor?

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Saturday, February 4th 2012

Childhood Glial Tumor

What’s the diagnosis?

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