Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Correct Ans-What condition results in both upper and
lower motor signs
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) from Syringomyelia Correct Ans-Loss of motor function
but a lack of sensory impairment distinguishes what from what
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Correct Ans-There can be a zinc-copper superoxide
dismutase mutation in the familial cases of what disease
Friedreich Ataxia Correct Ans-What condition is characterized by degeneration of the
cerebellum and spinal cord tracts and presents as ataxia with loss of vibratory sense and
proprioception, muscle weakness in lower extremities, and loss of deep tendon reflexes
Friedreich Ataxia Correct Ans-What condition is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by
an unstable trinucleotide repeat (GAA) in frataxin gene
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Correct Ans-Friedreich Ataxia can be associated with what
Leptomeninges {Arachnoid and Pia Mater] Correct Ans-Meningitis is inflammation of what
tissue [what does that include]
, Neuro Pathoma- Questions and Answers
Strep Agalactiae, E Coli, Listeria Monocytogenes Correct Ans-Most common infectious
agent in meningitis of a Neonate
Neisseria Meningitidis Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a
Child/teenager
Strep Pneumo Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a adult/elderly
person
Haemophilus Influenza Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a
nonvaccinated infant
Fungi Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a immunocompromised
individual
Coxackievirus Correct Ans-What is the most common viral cause of meningitis
Neutrophils & Low glucose Correct Ans-What would be seen in the CSF of someone with a
bacterial meningitis
Lymphocytes & normal glucose Correct Ans-What would be seen in the CSF of someone
with a viral meningitis