NBME Shelf Review (Part 10) – Miscellaneous

Stroke Most appropriate initial tests Blood Glucose Hypoglycemia is a common stroke mimic CT Head without contrast Rules out HEMORRHAGIC strokes Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Classic description “Worst headache of life” “Sudden and maximal in onset” “Thunderclap” Testing CT Head without contrast (If negative CT) Lumbar puncture Xanthochromia (yellowish fluid) Treatment Nimodipine (Given orally) Prevents vasospasm Causes […]