Pastest Neurology

Question 1

What is polycystic kidney disease related do which could cause occipital pain and neck stiffness?

Answer 1

ruptured berry aneurysm

Question 2

Headache “like being thumped on the back of the head”?

Answer 2

subarachnoid haemorrhage

Question 3

Severe, retro-orbital headaches, associated with rhinorrhea and lacrimation?

Answer 3

cluster headache

Question 4

Long history of headache, tight band around forehead?

Answer 4

tension headache

Question 5

Bradykinesia, tremor and rigidity?

Answer 5

Parkinsons

Question 6

Which antibodies are positive in Myasthenia gravis?

Answer 6

anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies

Question 7

Ptosis, neck weakness, dysphonia and proximal limb weakness?

Answer 7

myasthenia gravis

Question 8

Progressive paralysis and glove and stocking weakness?

Answer 8

Guillian barre syndrome

Question 9

Main triad of Parkinson’s?

Answer 9

bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity

Question 10

What visual symptoms often precede migraines?

Answer 10

blurring/bending of lines of vision

Question 11

Eye turned down and out, ptosis - which palsy?

Answer 11

3rd nerve palsy

Question 12

complex partial seizures, region of increased signal in left hippocampus

Answer 12

partial epilepsy secondary to left mesial temporal lobe tumour

Question 13

Trauma + fluctuating conscious level and confusion in eldery ?

Answer 13

acute subdural haematoma

Question 14

Petechial rash, rapid meningism

Answer 14

meningococcal meningitis

Question 15

Acute confusion, seizures, drowsiness, increased signal in TEMPORAL lobes?

Answer 15

herpes simplex encephalitis

Question 16

Homelessness/alcoholism risk factors for which type of meningitis?

Answer 16

tuberculous meningitis

Question 17

Management for extra dural haemorrhage?

Answer 17

call for senior help and anaesthetist