MN568 Unit 9 Exam/ 73 Questions & Correct
Answers.
Which type of meningitis is more benign, self-limiting, and caused primarily by a
virus?
a. Purulent meningitis
b. Chronic meningitis
c. Aseptic meningitis
d. Herpes meningitis - Answer: c. Aseptic meningitis
Which is the most sensitive neuroimaging test to evaluate patients with
encephalitis?
a. MRI
b. CT
c. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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,d. An initial lumbar puncture - Answer: a. MRI
What is usually the first sign or symptom that a patient would present with that
would
make you suspect herpes zoster?
a. A stabbing pain on one small area of the body
b. A vesicular skin lesion on one side of the body
c. A pain that is worse upon awakening
d. A lesion on the exterior ear canal - Answer: b. A vesicular skin lesion on one
side of the body
Gabby, aged 22, has Bell's palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is
distorted,
and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?
a. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to 6 months."
b. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage."
c. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
d. "You may have a few more episodes over the course of your lifetime but no
permanent damage." - Answer: a. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to
6 months."
Sam, aged 65, is started on L-dopa for his Parkinson's disease (PD). He asks why
this is
necessary. You tell him:
a. "L-dopa is neuroprotective."
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, b. "The primary goal of therapy is to replace depleted stores of dopamine."
c. "This is the only drug that can provide symptomatic benefit."
d. "This is the initial monotherapy drug." - Answer: b. "The primary goal of
therapy is to replace depleted stores of dopamine."
18. Which of the following signs is seen in a patient with more advanced PD?
a. Resting tremor
b. Bradykinesia
c. Rigidity
d. Postural instability - Answer: d. Postural instability
Which of the following is the most commonly experienced symptom of migraine?
a. Light sensitivity
b. Pulsatile pain
c. Sound sensitivity
d. Experiencing an aura - Answer: b. Pulsatile pain
Which of the following characteristics differentiates peripheral vertigo from
central
vertigo?
a. The duration of central vertigo is shorter than that of peripheral vertigo.
b. There is an auditory-associated symptom with peripheral vertigo and a visual
associated
symptom with central vertigo.
c. Central vertigo is positional, and peripheral vertigo is not.
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Answers.
Which type of meningitis is more benign, self-limiting, and caused primarily by a
virus?
a. Purulent meningitis
b. Chronic meningitis
c. Aseptic meningitis
d. Herpes meningitis - Answer: c. Aseptic meningitis
Which is the most sensitive neuroimaging test to evaluate patients with
encephalitis?
a. MRI
b. CT
c. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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,d. An initial lumbar puncture - Answer: a. MRI
What is usually the first sign or symptom that a patient would present with that
would
make you suspect herpes zoster?
a. A stabbing pain on one small area of the body
b. A vesicular skin lesion on one side of the body
c. A pain that is worse upon awakening
d. A lesion on the exterior ear canal - Answer: b. A vesicular skin lesion on one
side of the body
Gabby, aged 22, has Bell's palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is
distorted,
and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?
a. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to 6 months."
b. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage."
c. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
d. "You may have a few more episodes over the course of your lifetime but no
permanent damage." - Answer: a. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to
6 months."
Sam, aged 65, is started on L-dopa for his Parkinson's disease (PD). He asks why
this is
necessary. You tell him:
a. "L-dopa is neuroprotective."
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, b. "The primary goal of therapy is to replace depleted stores of dopamine."
c. "This is the only drug that can provide symptomatic benefit."
d. "This is the initial monotherapy drug." - Answer: b. "The primary goal of
therapy is to replace depleted stores of dopamine."
18. Which of the following signs is seen in a patient with more advanced PD?
a. Resting tremor
b. Bradykinesia
c. Rigidity
d. Postural instability - Answer: d. Postural instability
Which of the following is the most commonly experienced symptom of migraine?
a. Light sensitivity
b. Pulsatile pain
c. Sound sensitivity
d. Experiencing an aura - Answer: b. Pulsatile pain
Which of the following characteristics differentiates peripheral vertigo from
central
vertigo?
a. The duration of central vertigo is shorter than that of peripheral vertigo.
b. There is an auditory-associated symptom with peripheral vertigo and a visual
associated
symptom with central vertigo.
c. Central vertigo is positional, and peripheral vertigo is not.
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