CLTM EXAM LATEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+
What is the postmenstrual age (PMA) of a neonate born at 36 weeks gestation
who is now 2 weeks old? - CORRECT ANSWER-38 weeks
A neonates EEG pattern is evaluated based on: - CORRECT ANSWER-
postmenstural age (PMA)
Which childhood epileptic syndrome has the best prognosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Panayiotopoulous syndrome
At what age would a posterior dominant rhythm be seen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-3-4 months
Aphasia is the characteristic clinical sign of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Landau-
Kleffner
Which of the following blood vessels is most frequently involved in
cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Internal carotid artery
,How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER-72 hours
A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the first
and second layer of meninges
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy has seizures that occur: - CORRECT ANSWER-
during the first hour of waking
This type of surgical treatment is most beneficial for patients who have epileptic
zones arising from or overlapping with eloquent cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-
Multiple Subpial Transection
Hyothalamic Hamartomas are associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gelastic
seizures
Which type of epilepsy may be confused with psychogenic non epileptic seizures?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Frontal lobe epilepsy
,Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome is associated with what type of seizures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Atypical Absence
What type of resection is associated with medial temporal sclerosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Temporal lobectomy
Temporal lobe epilepsy accounts for what % of all adult patients with epilepsy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-60%
The safest AED for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER-Lamictal
Hypsarrhythmia is a pattern most often associated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
Infantile spasms
Expressive speech - CORRECT ANSWER-Broca's area
Vagus nerve stimulators are approved for use in patients with - CORRECT
ANSWER-partial seizures
Phenobarbital shows what activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Beta
, The majority of seizures in the intensive care unit are: - CORRECT ANSWER-
non convulsive
Which medication is appropriate for treating status epilepticus? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lorazepam
Keto diet consists of - CORRECT ANSWER-high fat, low carbohydrates,
adequate protein
Bolus of Propofol will cause: - CORRECT ANSWER-burst suppression
How often should Stimulation assessment be made on patients monitored in the
ICU? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
The greatest utility of CEEG is in the ICU patients with: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unexplained "spells" such as variations in vital signs or twitching
WADA testing, also known as intracarotid amobarbitol procedure is performed
for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Language and memory lateralization
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+
What is the postmenstrual age (PMA) of a neonate born at 36 weeks gestation
who is now 2 weeks old? - CORRECT ANSWER-38 weeks
A neonates EEG pattern is evaluated based on: - CORRECT ANSWER-
postmenstural age (PMA)
Which childhood epileptic syndrome has the best prognosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Panayiotopoulous syndrome
At what age would a posterior dominant rhythm be seen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-3-4 months
Aphasia is the characteristic clinical sign of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Landau-
Kleffner
Which of the following blood vessels is most frequently involved in
cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Internal carotid artery
,How many hours is the typical therapeutic hypothermia period for neonates with
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER-72 hours
A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the first
and second layer of meninges
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy has seizures that occur: - CORRECT ANSWER-
during the first hour of waking
This type of surgical treatment is most beneficial for patients who have epileptic
zones arising from or overlapping with eloquent cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-
Multiple Subpial Transection
Hyothalamic Hamartomas are associated with: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gelastic
seizures
Which type of epilepsy may be confused with psychogenic non epileptic seizures?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Frontal lobe epilepsy
,Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome is associated with what type of seizures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Atypical Absence
What type of resection is associated with medial temporal sclerosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Temporal lobectomy
Temporal lobe epilepsy accounts for what % of all adult patients with epilepsy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-60%
The safest AED for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER-Lamictal
Hypsarrhythmia is a pattern most often associated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
Infantile spasms
Expressive speech - CORRECT ANSWER-Broca's area
Vagus nerve stimulators are approved for use in patients with - CORRECT
ANSWER-partial seizures
Phenobarbital shows what activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Beta
, The majority of seizures in the intensive care unit are: - CORRECT ANSWER-
non convulsive
Which medication is appropriate for treating status epilepticus? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lorazepam
Keto diet consists of - CORRECT ANSWER-high fat, low carbohydrates,
adequate protein
Bolus of Propofol will cause: - CORRECT ANSWER-burst suppression
How often should Stimulation assessment be made on patients monitored in the
ICU? - CORRECT ANSWER-Daily
The greatest utility of CEEG is in the ICU patients with: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Unexplained "spells" such as variations in vital signs or twitching
WADA testing, also known as intracarotid amobarbitol procedure is performed
for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Language and memory lateralization
