neurology

Question 1

Bitemporal Hemianopia:
caused by……………..
If Upper quadrant defect > lower quadrant defect signifies……..
,Lower quadrant defect > upper quadrant defect signifies ………

Answer 1

• a lesion of the optic chiasm.
• inferior chiasmal compression, commonly a pituitary tumor.
  -superior chiasmal compression, commonly a craniopharyngioma, often involving the ventromedial area of the hypothalamus.

Question 2

Superior homonymous quadrantanopias are caused by lesions of…….1..
Inferior homonymous quadrantanopias are caused by lesions of ……….2………

Answer 2

1-inferior optic radiations in the temporal lobe.
2- superior optic radiations in the parietal lobe.

Question 3

Idiopathic intracranial Hypertension treatment

Answer 3

• acetazolamide or LP

Question 4

Sodium Valproate is teratogenic (true or false)

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Myotonic Dystrophy(DM)

Genetic related to ..1….
DM1causes …2.. weakness , DM2 causes …3… weakness
complcations …4….

Answer 5

1- DMPK gene
2-distal
3-proximal
4-diabetes, heart block

Question 6

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome:

Related to voltage-gated…..1…..channels and often caused by..2..

Answer 6

1- calcium
2- small cell lung cancer

Question 7

Symptoms include proximal weakness that improves temporarily with exercise
Which syndrome ??

Answer 7

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Question 8

Symptoms include foot drop, lateral weakness of the leg and foot caused by

Answer 8

Common Peroneal Nerve Lesion

Question 9

Medications may cause Gingival Hyperplasia:

Answer 9

phenytoin, ciclosporin, calcium channel blockers

Question 10

Driving Restrictions Following Neurological Incidents:

After a first seizure with normal EEG and CT…1……….
After a seizure with abnormal findings, .2…..
After a stroke or TIA….3……
after multiple TIAs……4………

Answer 10

1-12 months
2- 6 months
3-1 month
4- 3 months

Question 11

Migraine During Pregnancy:

First-line treatment is ..1…….
NSAIDs can be used ……..2….

Answer 11

1-paracetamol
2- In the first and second trimesters.

Question 12

Neuropathic Pain: Can be treated with……..1….. If one treatment is ineffective………..2…

Answer 12

1- amitriptyline, duloxetine, gabapentin, or pregabalin
2- stop it , switch to another one

Question 13

A rare cause of multiple cerebral infarctions

Answer 13

CADASIL

Question 14

Secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency.
,Affects dorsal columns and lateral corticospinal tracts

Answer 14

Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord (SACD):