MDC 4 EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ MS Lab diagnostics. Answer: CSF-elevated protein, myelin basic
protein IgG bands
MRI-brain or spinal cord plaques
◉ MS Drugs. Answer: Preventative:
Avonex
Betaseron
Copaxon
Acute-steroids and baclofen
◉ Spinal cord injury complete vs incomplete. Answer: complete- no
function below injury
incomplete-some function below injury
◉ Spinal cord injury physical assessment. Answer: ABC's
peripheral pulses and cap refill
hemmorage check
,Glascow coma scale
spinal shock- loss of motor, reflexes
assess mobility/function
assess bowel activity
◉ autonomic dyreflexia. Answer: sudden rise in BP with Bradycardia
profuse sweating above injury
flushing of skin
blurred/spots in vision
nasal congestion
severe, throbbing headache
◉ Autonomic Dysreflexia causes. Answer: Bladder distention/UTI
constipation
Pain, tempurature fluxuations
GI,GU vascular stimulation
◉ Spinal Cord Injury Intervention. Answer: airway management
(especially above T-6)
Vent PRN
manage secretions
cough assist (quad cough)
,maintain hydration
spinal immobilization
skin integrity
prevent DVT
manage spasicity- tizadidine, baclofen
◉ Glascow coma scale scores. Answer: Minor 12-15
Moderate 9-12
severe-3-8
below 8 prepare to intibate
◉ TIA patho. Answer: temporary stroke that leaves no mark behind
◉ TIA symptoms. Answer: visual-blurred vision, diplopia, blindness
in one eye, tunnel vision
mobility-unilateral weakness and ataxia
sensory-unilateral numbness
speech-aphasia, dysarthria
◉ Stroke Risk factors non modifiable. Answer: age
gender
history
, race- native, black, latino
◉ Stroke Risk factors modifiable. Answer: HTN
Diabetes
hyperlipidemia
obestiy
sedentary lifestyle
oral contraceptive use
smoking/cocaine
excessive alcohol
atrial fibrillation
◉ Stroke Initial assessment. Answer: B-balance
E-Eyes
F-face
A-arms
S-speech
T-time
◉ Right hemisphere stroke changes. Answer: poor judgement
lack of awareness
visual deficits and neglect
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ MS Lab diagnostics. Answer: CSF-elevated protein, myelin basic
protein IgG bands
MRI-brain or spinal cord plaques
◉ MS Drugs. Answer: Preventative:
Avonex
Betaseron
Copaxon
Acute-steroids and baclofen
◉ Spinal cord injury complete vs incomplete. Answer: complete- no
function below injury
incomplete-some function below injury
◉ Spinal cord injury physical assessment. Answer: ABC's
peripheral pulses and cap refill
hemmorage check
,Glascow coma scale
spinal shock- loss of motor, reflexes
assess mobility/function
assess bowel activity
◉ autonomic dyreflexia. Answer: sudden rise in BP with Bradycardia
profuse sweating above injury
flushing of skin
blurred/spots in vision
nasal congestion
severe, throbbing headache
◉ Autonomic Dysreflexia causes. Answer: Bladder distention/UTI
constipation
Pain, tempurature fluxuations
GI,GU vascular stimulation
◉ Spinal Cord Injury Intervention. Answer: airway management
(especially above T-6)
Vent PRN
manage secretions
cough assist (quad cough)
,maintain hydration
spinal immobilization
skin integrity
prevent DVT
manage spasicity- tizadidine, baclofen
◉ Glascow coma scale scores. Answer: Minor 12-15
Moderate 9-12
severe-3-8
below 8 prepare to intibate
◉ TIA patho. Answer: temporary stroke that leaves no mark behind
◉ TIA symptoms. Answer: visual-blurred vision, diplopia, blindness
in one eye, tunnel vision
mobility-unilateral weakness and ataxia
sensory-unilateral numbness
speech-aphasia, dysarthria
◉ Stroke Risk factors non modifiable. Answer: age
gender
history
, race- native, black, latino
◉ Stroke Risk factors modifiable. Answer: HTN
Diabetes
hyperlipidemia
obestiy
sedentary lifestyle
oral contraceptive use
smoking/cocaine
excessive alcohol
atrial fibrillation
◉ Stroke Initial assessment. Answer: B-balance
E-Eyes
F-face
A-arms
S-speech
T-time
◉ Right hemisphere stroke changes. Answer: poor judgement
lack of awareness
visual deficits and neglect
