NBCE Part II: Neuromusculoskeletal (Mock Board Exam) Flashcards
Hyperacusis when associated with a facial nerve lesion occurs as a result of weakening of which muscle / structure? A. tensor tympani B. stapedius C. tensor veli palatine D. stylohyoideus
B. stapedius
Nystagmus is identified by which of the following? A. side of slow pursuit (slow component) B. side of quick return (fast component) C. side of ocular fatigue D. side of neglect
B. side of quick return (fast component)
Hemispheric lesions will cause a lower facial weakness on which side of body weakness?
A. ipsilateral
B. contralateral
C. facial weakness independent of body weakness
D. facial muscles will not be weak, but rather spastic
A. ipsilateral
Herpes Zoster has a predilection for which cranial nerve? A. 11 B. 3 C. 5 D. 12
C. 5
Which of the following lesion sites is most likely to produce vertical nystagmus? A. cerebellum B. labyrinthine failure C. brainstem D. vestibular nerve
C. brainstem
Caloric irrigation of the left ear with warm water will cause which response? A. nystagmus to the right B. nystagmus to the left C. gait to the right D. gait to the left
B. nystagmus to the left
The paramedian pontine reticular formation (PPRF) is responsible for which of the following?
A. salivary function
B. heart rate regulation
C. control of the SCM and trapezius muscles
D. conjugate eye movement
D. conjugate eye movement
Which of the following is most likely to NOT cause a sudden change in blood pressure resulting in syncope? A. Getting out of a hot tub B. Going to the bathroom late at night C. Mowing the lawn D. Changing the oil in your car
D. Changing the oil in your car
A deficit in the visual field, specifically the left inferior quadrant would be indicative of a possible lesion where? A. right inferior parietal lobe B. left superior parietal lobe C. right occipital lobe D. right temporal lobe
A. right inferior parietal lobe
Regulation of bowel and bladder function is a feature of which lobe of the brain? A. Occipital B. Parietal C. Temporal D. Frontal
D. Frontal
Gerstman's syndrome of confusion between right and left sides of the body, finger agnosia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia is a disorder of which region of the brain? A. Occipital lobe B. Parietal lobe, non-dominant C. Parietal lobe, dominant D. Temporal lobe
C. Parietal lobe, dominant
The return of primitive reflexes, such as grasp and sucking is a feature of dysfunction of which region of the brain? A. Occipital B. Parietal C. Temporal D. Frontal
D. Frontal
Which of the following questions is least appropriate for a mini-mental state examination? A. Divide 100 by 8 B. Count down from 100 by 7 C. What is the capital of Hungary? D. Do you know where you are?
C. What is the capital of Hungary?
What form of dysphasia consists of fluent speech, but with impaired content, comprehension, and repetition. A. Expressive B. Receptive C. Nominal D. Conductive
B. Receptive
In performing a caloric test, cold water is injected into the left ear. Which of the following is an accurate description of what should happen?
A. Horizontal nystagmus with the slow phase to the left
B. Vertical nystagmus with an upbeat
C. Horizontal nystagmus with the slow phase to the right
D. Dizziness and nausea
A. Horizontal nystagmus with the slow phase to the left
A patient has difficulty finding the correct words and often produces incorrect words. The speech is non fluent and hesitant. Repetition is better than spontaneous speech. This person most likely has a deficit in which of the following areas?
A. Frontal lobe, posterior and inferior gyri
B. Temporal lobe, superior gyri
C. Parietal lobe, anterior cortical strip
D. Occipital lobe
A. Frontal lobe, posterior and inferior gyri
Your 25 year old patient describes a severe headache in the frontotemporal area of her head that is throbbing and is somewhat relieved when she lies down. Her mother used to complain about these same symptoms. You suspect that she may be suffering from? A. migraine headaches B. tension headaches C. cluster headaches D. hypertension
A. migraine headaches
Your patient has Parkinson's disease which is sometimes referred to as 'shaking palsy'. Overall, this condition presents with a triad of signs. Two are rigidity and tremor. What is the third? A. double vision B. incoordination C. slurred speech D. flexion posture
D. flexion posture
What is the characteristic that distinguishes classic vs. common migraine headache? A. severity B. frequency C. duration D. prodrome
D. prodrome
Your patient has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following are you most likely to observe?
A. atrophied neck and trapezius muscles
B. anteroposterior = lateral chest diameter
C. increased tactile fremitus
D. unequal chest expansion
B. anteroposterior = lateral chest diameter
Allodynia refers to:
A. pain from an ordinarily nonpainful stimulus
B. pain in multiple regions of the body
C. the presence of multiple pain qualities at the same site, such as tingling,
burning, throbbing, etc.
D. an absence of pain sensation
A. pain from an ordinarily nonpainful stimulus
Cozen's orthopedic test is indicative of? A. Medial Meniscus Tear B. Lateral Epicondylitis C. DeQuervin's Syndrome D. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
B. Lateral Epicondylitis
14 year old patient presents with right infrapatellsr pain, pain is increased upon exertion your most likely diagnosis is? A. Chondromalacia patells B. Subpatellar Bursitis C. Osgood Schlater's D. Baker's Cyst
C. Osgood Schlater’s
During gait analysis, your patient manifests a gluteus maximus lurch. Which neurologic level is impaired? A. L3 B. L4 C. L5 D. S1
D. S1