Neuro prepU Questions with Correctly Answers
Graded A Plus
A 45-year-old client is admitted to the facility with excruciating paroxysmal facial pain. He
reports that the episodes occur most often after feeling cold drafts and drinking cold beverages.
Based on these findings, the nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from which
neurologic disorder?
a) Angina pectoris
b) Bell's palsy
c) Trigeminal neuralgia
d) Migraine headache - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -c) Trigeminal neuralgia
A client arrives at the emergency department complaining of extreme muscle weakness after
minimal effort. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis. Which drug will be used to test for
this disease?
a) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
b) Edrophonium (Tensilon)
c) Carbachol (Carboptic)
, d) Ambenonium (Mytelase) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -b) Edrophonium (Tensilon)
A client is brought to the emergency department in a confused state, with slurred speech,
characteristics of a headache, and right facial droop. The vital signs reveal a blood pressure of
170/88 mm Hg, pulse of 92 beats/minute, and respirations at 24 breaths/minute. On which bodily
system does the nurse focus the nursing assessment?
a) Endocrine system
b) Cardiovascular system
c) Respiratory system
d) Neurovascular system - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -d) Neurovascular system
A client is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. The 22-year-old client shares an apartment
with one other person. What would the nurse expect as appropriate care for the client's
roommate?
a) Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
b) Bedrest at home for 72 hours
c) No treatment unless the roommate begins to show symptoms
d) Admission to the nearest hospital for observation - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -a) Treatment
with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
People in close contact with clients who have meningococcal meningitis should be treated with
antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis, ideally within 24 hours after exposure.
Graded A Plus
A 45-year-old client is admitted to the facility with excruciating paroxysmal facial pain. He
reports that the episodes occur most often after feeling cold drafts and drinking cold beverages.
Based on these findings, the nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from which
neurologic disorder?
a) Angina pectoris
b) Bell's palsy
c) Trigeminal neuralgia
d) Migraine headache - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -c) Trigeminal neuralgia
A client arrives at the emergency department complaining of extreme muscle weakness after
minimal effort. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis. Which drug will be used to test for
this disease?
a) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
b) Edrophonium (Tensilon)
c) Carbachol (Carboptic)
, d) Ambenonium (Mytelase) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -b) Edrophonium (Tensilon)
A client is brought to the emergency department in a confused state, with slurred speech,
characteristics of a headache, and right facial droop. The vital signs reveal a blood pressure of
170/88 mm Hg, pulse of 92 beats/minute, and respirations at 24 breaths/minute. On which bodily
system does the nurse focus the nursing assessment?
a) Endocrine system
b) Cardiovascular system
c) Respiratory system
d) Neurovascular system - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -d) Neurovascular system
A client is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. The 22-year-old client shares an apartment
with one other person. What would the nurse expect as appropriate care for the client's
roommate?
a) Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
b) Bedrest at home for 72 hours
c) No treatment unless the roommate begins to show symptoms
d) Admission to the nearest hospital for observation - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -a) Treatment
with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
People in close contact with clients who have meningococcal meningitis should be treated with
antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis, ideally within 24 hours after exposure.
