Neurology Test Questions with Verified
Answers
What is the earliest age that an average child would be able to copy a triangle, know his
colors, and count on his fingers? - Ans -5 years
A 70-year-old patient exhibits a unilateral resting tremors. This likely indicates: - Ans -
Parkinson's disease
The "pill-rolling" tremor that is typical in patients with Parkinson's disease is: - Ans -
An early manifestation of the disease
Which factor listed below does NOT contribute to the risk of falls in older adults? -
Ans -Decreased hearing
The "get up and go" test in an older adult patient is used to evaluate: - Ans -Risk for
falls
Mrs. Jopson is unable to name a familiar object. How is this described? - Ans -
Anomia
Restless leg syndrome is part of the diagnosis for Mr. Wheaton. What should be part of the
laboratory workup? - Ans -Serum ferritin
Head circumference should be measured until a child has attained: - Ans -36 months
of age
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, A 72 year-old patient with history of polymyalgia rheumatic complains of new onset,
unilateral headache and visual changes. Her neurologic exam is otherwise normal. What is
most likely the reason for her symptoms? - Ans -Temporal arteritis
Which finding below is typical in a patient who has Bell's palsy? - Ans -Unilateral
numbness of the cheek
In a 3-year-old with fever, which occurrence might precipitate a febrile seizure? -
Ans -A sudden decrease in body temperature after high fever
What is the earliest age that an average child would appropriately receive construction
paper and a pair of scissors with rounded points? - Ans -4 years
Which reflex would NOT be observed in a 1-month old infant? - Ans -Parachute reflex
A 75-year-old is diagnosed with an essential tremor. What is the most commonly used
medication to treat this? - Ans -Long-acting propanolol
A neurologic disease that produces demyelination of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal
cord is: - Ans -Multiple sclerosis
A 60-year-old patient has anosmia. Which cranial nerve must be assessed? - Ans -
Cranial nerve I.
A 50-year-old patient reports acute pain in his lower back that started 2 weeks ago after
working in his yard. The pain radiates into his right leg intermittently. He has been managing
his pain with ibuprofen. There are no red flags in his history or on exam. When should
consideration be given to imaging studies? - Ans -At 4 weeks
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What is the earliest age that an average child would be able to copy a triangle, know his
colors, and count on his fingers? - Ans -5 years
A 70-year-old patient exhibits a unilateral resting tremors. This likely indicates: - Ans -
Parkinson's disease
The "pill-rolling" tremor that is typical in patients with Parkinson's disease is: - Ans -
An early manifestation of the disease
Which factor listed below does NOT contribute to the risk of falls in older adults? -
Ans -Decreased hearing
The "get up and go" test in an older adult patient is used to evaluate: - Ans -Risk for
falls
Mrs. Jopson is unable to name a familiar object. How is this described? - Ans -
Anomia
Restless leg syndrome is part of the diagnosis for Mr. Wheaton. What should be part of the
laboratory workup? - Ans -Serum ferritin
Head circumference should be measured until a child has attained: - Ans -36 months
of age
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, A 72 year-old patient with history of polymyalgia rheumatic complains of new onset,
unilateral headache and visual changes. Her neurologic exam is otherwise normal. What is
most likely the reason for her symptoms? - Ans -Temporal arteritis
Which finding below is typical in a patient who has Bell's palsy? - Ans -Unilateral
numbness of the cheek
In a 3-year-old with fever, which occurrence might precipitate a febrile seizure? -
Ans -A sudden decrease in body temperature after high fever
What is the earliest age that an average child would appropriately receive construction
paper and a pair of scissors with rounded points? - Ans -4 years
Which reflex would NOT be observed in a 1-month old infant? - Ans -Parachute reflex
A 75-year-old is diagnosed with an essential tremor. What is the most commonly used
medication to treat this? - Ans -Long-acting propanolol
A neurologic disease that produces demyelination of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal
cord is: - Ans -Multiple sclerosis
A 60-year-old patient has anosmia. Which cranial nerve must be assessed? - Ans -
Cranial nerve I.
A 50-year-old patient reports acute pain in his lower back that started 2 weeks ago after
working in his yard. The pain radiates into his right leg intermittently. He has been managing
his pain with ibuprofen. There are no red flags in his history or on exam. When should
consideration be given to imaging studies? - Ans -At 4 weeks
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