APEA Neuro Patho Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

APEA Neuro Patho Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke? A. Intracerebral hemorrhage B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage C. Thrombotic occlusion of cerebral arteries D. Brain tumor Which neurotransmitter is primarily deficient in Parkinson’s disease? A. Acetylcholine B. Glutamate C. Dopamine D. Serotonin What is the hallmark symptom of multiple sclerosis? A. Progressive memory loss B. Relapsing-remitting neurological deficits 2 C. Sudden paralysis D. Persistent headache Which cranial nerve is affected in Bell’s palsy? A. Trigeminal nerve (CN V) B. Facial nerve (CN VII) C. Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) D. Vagus nerve (CN X) What is the typical presentation of a patient with a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A. Persistent weakness for days B. Neurological deficits lasting less than 24 hours C. Gradual memory decline D. Seizure activity Which imaging modality is preferred initially to evaluate acute stroke? A. MRI with contrast B. Non-contrast CT scan 3 C. PET scan D. Angiography What is the primary pathophysiology in Alzheimer’s disease? A. Demyelination B. Cerebral hemorrhage C. Beta-amyloid plaque accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles D. Dopamine deficiency Which medication is commonly used to treat acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis? A. Beta-blockers B. Levodopa C. High-dose corticosteroids D. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors What symptom is most characteristic of myasthenia gravis? A. Resting tremor B. Sensory loss 4 C. Muscle weakness that worsens with activity D. Spasticity Which test is diagnostic for myasthenia gravis? A. MRI of the brain B. EEG C. Acetylcholine receptor antibody assay D. Nerve conduction study