23rd SMS, Seizures
T & F
Seizures may occur with the following metabolic abnormalities:
Hypoglycaemia
Porphyria
Hyponatraemia
Hypocalcaemia
Uraemia
T & F
Seizures may occur with the following metabolic abnormalities:
Hypoglycaemia
Porphyria
Hyponatraemia
Hypocalcaemia
Uraemia
T & F
Multiple Sclerosis:
A. Is a recognised sequela of bacterial meningitis
B. Is most common in patients over 50 years
C. Demyelinating lesions characteristically occur at a particular site in any given patient
D. Symptoms may worsen following exercise or a hot bath
E. Steroids therapy improves the prognosis
CASE SCENARIO ,,, A 67 year old woman is brought to the clinic complaining of forgetfulness. she states that recently she has been forgetting common phone numbers and can’t remember the name of her mailman, whom she know for 25 years. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and high cholesterol. Her physical examination is unremarkable. What is your diagnosis ?