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WorksheetsALS (Quiz)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
ALS primarily affects which of the following?
Sensory neurons
Autonomic neurons
Upper and lower motor neurons
Cerebellar pathways
What is the most common early symptom of ALS?
Loss of bowel and bladder control
Fasciculations
Severe spasticity
Complete paralysis
Which medication is currently approved to modestly extend survival in ALS?
Baclofen
Riluzole
Prednisolone
Amantadine
Which of the following is most commonly the cause of death in ALS?
Cardiac arrest
Kidney failure
Respiratory failure
Sepsis
Bulbar onset ALS typically presents with:
Dysarthria and dysphagia
Lower limb weakness
Visual disturbances
Sensory loss
Which respiratory management tool has shown to improve survival in ALS?
Supplemental oxygen alone
Tracheostomy from early stages
BiPAP (Non-invasive ventilation)
Incentive spirometry only
What percentage of ALS cases are familial?
1–2%
5–10%
20–30%
40–50%
Which muscle group tends to become weaker earlier in ALS?
Extensors
Flexors
Adductors
Rotators
Which diagnostic study helps confirm widespread lower motor neuron degeneration in ALS?
MRI brain
EMG (Electromyography)
EEG
CT scan
Which intervention may be recommended for a patient with severe dysphagia in ALS?
High-protein oral supplements
PEG tube placement
Oral corticosteroids
Deep brain stimulation
