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Neuro-ophthalmology Questions of the Week: Horner Syndrome & Hydroxyamphetamine

Questions:
1. A positive Hydroxyamphetamine pharmacologic test for Horner Syndrome indicates a problem in which neuron of the sympathetic chain?
a. 1st order neuron (preganglionic)
b. 2nd order neuron (preganglionic)
c. 3rd order neuron (postganglionic)

2. When the difference in dilation is + or < 0.5 mm. how reliable is the Hydroxyamphetamine pharmacologic test for Horner Syndrome?
a. sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 100%
b. sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 83%
c. sensitivity of 83% and specificity of 73%
d.  sensitivity of 73% and specificity of 63

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Neuro-ophthalmology Questions of the Week: Horner Syndrome & Apraclonidine

Questions:
1. How reliable is the Apraclonidine pharmacologic test for
Horner Syndrome?
a. less reliable than cocaine
b. at least as reliable as cocaine
c. more reliable than cocaine

2. In children up to what age may Apraclonidine cause lethargy, bradycardia, or a reduced respiratory rate for up to 2 hours?
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 2 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

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