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2. All of the following may be associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome except:
a. Weakening or tingling sensation in the legs
b. Weakness in the arms and upper body
c. Nearly complete paralysis
d. First symptom is altered mental status
Ans: d. First symptom is altered mental status
15. All of the following statements about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are true except:
a. It causes degeneration and death of upper and lower motor neurons
b. Patients lose strength and control of voluntary muscles
c. It impairs cognition and senses
d. It progresses rapidly and is fatal
, Ans: c. It impairs cognition and senses
19. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include all of the following except:
a. Tremors of the hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face
b. Stiff limbs
c. Bradykinesia and impaired balance
d. Impaired cognition
Ans: d. Impaired cognition
5. Huntington's disease is a heritable disorder that involves:
a. Sudden paralysis
b. Chorea, loss of cognitive abilities, and emotional disturbance
c. Uncontrollable swearing and repetitive actions
d. Inability to recognize faces
Ans: b. Chorea, loss of cognitive abilities, and emotional disturbance
What are the two main forms of onset for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
Answers:
A. Anterior and posterior onset
B. Nerve and muscle onset
C. Reflexive and tensive onset