Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards Second Edition This page intentionally left blank Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards Second Edition Hubert H. Fernandez, MD Associate Professor Associate Chair of Academic Affairs Program Director, Neurology Residency and Movement Disorders Fellowship Training Co-Director, Movement Disorders Center Director, Clinical Trials for Movement Disorders Department of Neurology University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida Stephan Eisenschenk, MD Clinical Associate Professor Clinical Director, Adult Neurology Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute Department of Neurology University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida Michael S. Okun, MD Adelaide Lackner Associate Professor Co-Director, Movement Disorders Center Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida New York Acquisitions Editor: Beth Barry Cover Design: Steve Pisano Compositor: Publication Services, Inc. Printer: Hamilton Printing Visit our website at www.demosmedpub.com © 2010 Demos Medical Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Medicine is an ever-changing science. Research and clinical experience are continually expanding our knowledge, in particular our understanding of proper treatment and drug therapy. The authors, editors, and publisher have made every effort to ensure that all information in this book is in accordance with the state of knowledge at the time of production of the book. Nevertheless, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the contents of the publication. Every reader should examine carefully the package inserts accompanying each drug and should carefully check whether the dosage schedules mentioned therein or the contraindications stated by the manufacturer differ from the statements made in this book. Such examination is particularly important with drugs that are either rarely used or have been newly released on the market. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Fernandez, Hubert H. Ultimate review for the neurology boards / Hubert H. Fernandez, Stephan Eisenschenk, Michael S. Okun.—2nd ed. p. ; cm. Rev. ed. of: The ultimate review for the neurology boards / Hubert H. Fernandez . . . [et al.]. c2005. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-933864-20-4 1. Neurology—Outlines, syllabi, etc. 2. Neurology—Examinations—Study guides. I. Eisenschenk, Stephan. II. Okun, Michael S. III. Title. [DNLM: 1. Neurology—education—Outlines. 2. Internship and Residency—Outlines. 3. Licensure, Medical—Outlines. 4. Specialty Boards—Outlines. WL 18.2 F363u 2009] RC343.6.U48 2009 616.80076—dc22 2009013097 Special discounts on bulk quantities of Demos Medical Publishing books are available to corporations, professional associations, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, and other qualifying groups. For details, please contact: Special Sales Department Demos Medical Publishing 11W. 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10036 Phone: 800–532–8663 or 212–683–0072 Fax: 212–941–7842 Email:
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