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Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Dyscognitive Generalized ... • Absence • Atonic ... Generalized - ... Epilepsy #Seizures #Neurology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
general seizure caused ... causes include ... - Myoclonic Atonic ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Simple, Complex • Generalized ... , Clonic, Atonic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
N - Neurologic effects ... abnormalities T - Toxic ... adverse #effects #SideEffects ... #Pharmacology #
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
, asthenia • Neurologic ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... MoodStabilizers #Mechanism #SideEffects ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Table 22 provides the characteristics of various phosphate-binding agents.
#Pharmacology #Nephrology #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages
#Pharmacology #Nephrology ... Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison ... Disadvantages #SideEffects
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
Digestive intolerance nausea ... rare with ~100 cases ... Cuteanous: acute generalized ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology ... adverseeffects #sideeffects
Causes of Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Tics:
 • Tourette's Syndrome
 • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Causes of Hyperkinetic ... Dystonia: • Generalized ... • Epilepsy • Toxic ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
although it may be atrophic ... diabetic neuropathy, neurologic ... uncomplicated cases ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
Anti-Seizure Medication Guide - Common Uses and Side Effects

acetazolamide 
brivaracetam 
carbamazepine 
clobazam 
clonazepam 
clorazepate 
corticotropin injection
diazepam
Guide - Common Uses ... Medications #epilepsy #pharmacology ... #comparison #table ... #SideEffects #Adverse