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MCQ's_Neurological Disorders and Disease (1)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?

a)

Hypokalaemia

b)

Hyperthyroidism

c)

Oral contraceptive use

d)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

2.

Which of the following spinal cord diseases is characterized by autoimmune inflammation and demyelination of the spinal cord?

a)

Spinal cord injury

b)

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

c)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

d)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

3.

Which of the following demyelinating disease is characterized by the loss of myelin in the central nervous system and is often associated with visual disturbances and impaired coordination?

a)

Multiple sclerosis

b)

Guillain-Barre syndrome

c)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

d)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

4.

What sort of seizure is characterized by abrupt, short, shock-like muscular spasms that can affect one or more muscle groups, according to the International Classification of Epileptic Seizures?

a)

Atonic seizure

b)

Absence seizure

c)

Myoclonic seizure

d)

Tonic-clonic seizure

5.

Which of the following neuromuscular junction disorders is characterised by antibodies that block acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in muscle weakness and fatigue that is often exacerbated by repetitive muscle use?

a)

Myasthenia gravis (MG)

b)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

c)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)

d)

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)

6.

A patient with muscle weakness and difficulty rising from a seated position is being assessed. On examination, the healthcare provider notes symmetric proximal muscle weakness without significant skin involvement. Which inflammatory muscle disease is most likely responsible for these findings?

a)

Polymyositis

b)

Dermatomyositis

c)

Rheumatoid arthritis

d)

Inclusion body myositis

7.

A patient presents with drooping of the eyelid, constriction of the pupil, and anhidrosis (lack of sweating) on one side of the face. Which cranial nerve disorder is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

a)

Facial nerve (CN VII) disorder

b)

Trigeminal nerve (CN V) disorder

c)

Oculomotor nerve (CN III) disorder

d)

Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) disorder

8.

A patient exhibits episodes of abrupt awakening with a sense of impending doom, sweating, rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing. These episodes typically occur during non-REM sleep. Which sleep disorder is most likely causing these symptoms?

a)

Sleepwalking

b)

Night terrors

c)

Sleep-related eating disorder

d)

REM sleep behavior disorder

9.

A new-born is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with signs of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Which maternal condition is a known risk factor for HIE?

a)

Gestational diabetes

b)

Preeclampsia

c)

Maternal obesity

d)

Multiple gestation (twins)

10.

A patient is declared brain dead after sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury. What is the primary mechanism by which traumatic brain injuries can lead to brain death?

a)

Disruption of blood-brain barrier

b)

Decreased intracranial pressure

c)

Increased cerebral perfusion

d)

Neurotransmitter imbalance