WorksheetsMCQ's_Neurological Disorders and Disease (1)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?
Hypokalaemia
Hyperthyroidism
Oral contraceptive use
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Which of the following spinal cord diseases is characterized by autoimmune inflammation and demyelination of the spinal cord?
Spinal cord injury
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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?
Multiple sclerosis
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
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?
Atonic seizure
Absence seizure
Myoclonic seizure
Tonic-clonic seizure
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?
Myasthenia gravis (MG)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)
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?
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Inclusion body myositis
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?
Facial nerve (CN VII) disorder
Trigeminal nerve (CN V) disorder
Oculomotor nerve (CN III) disorder
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) disorder
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?
Sleepwalking
Night terrors
Sleep-related eating disorder
REM sleep behavior disorder
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?
Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia
Maternal obesity
Multiple gestation (twins)
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?
Disruption of blood-brain barrier
Decreased intracranial pressure
Increased cerebral perfusion
Neurotransmitter imbalance
