Pediatric Neurology - Kanoff

Question 1

Dr. Kanoff says that for him the best time to assess a child is:

Answer 1

As they are being roomed (the way they walk, talk, act, etc.)

Question 2

What kind of infant fisting could potentially be an abnormal diagnosis?

Answer 2

thumbs on the inside of their fist

Question 3

If a traumatic brain injury occurs to a child, their recovery may be better than that of an adult with the same injury because:

Answer 3

The brain is more plastic in the child, allowing non injured brain to take over the function of the injured brain

Question 4

Congenital Strokes
A. are evident on the newborn exam
B. look like adult stroke patterns
C. may not have any physical exam findings until 6-12 months of age
D. Can be prevented by lowering cholesterol and controlling hypertension

Answer 4

C. may not have any physical exam findings until 6-12 months of age

Question 5

The most valuable tool in performing the pediatric neurologic exam is:
A. Examiner’s Eyes
B. Reflex hammer
C. Ophthalmoscope
D. Kitchen play set

Answer 5

A. Examiner’s Eyes

Question 6

All of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Many things that look like seizures turn out to not be seizures
B. If a child said to have CP, did not start with any symptoms until age 4, you should immediately look for another cause.
C. Tic disorder, ADHD, OCD can be seen in the same patient, or, within the same family
D. none of the above

Answer 6

D. none of the above