Test Questions

Question 1

The following best describes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Answer 1

A progressive, fatal, neurodegenerative disease caused by degeneration of motor neurons in the CNS that control voluntary muscle movement

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

Answer 2

Akinesia

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Answer 3

Bromocriptine

Question 4

Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by which of the following?

Answer 4

Lesions are present in the white matter of the central nervous nervous system

Question 5

A mother brings her 2 month-old infant in because she is concerned about the fact that her baby seems “floppy” and is unable to roll over. She states the baby’s movements appear jerky. Upon further questioning, it is revealed this baby was born at 34 weeks after some fetal distress. What disease could cause the symptoms based up the medical history?

Answer 5

Cerebral palsy

Question 6

All of the following results may be obtained in the CSF of a patient with multiple sclerosis EXCEPT:

Answer 6

Decreased protein

Question 7

Korsakoff’s Syndrome is caused by a lack of:

Answer 7

Thiamine

Question 8

Which of the following disorders demonstrates a geographic correlation?

Answer 8

Multiple sclerosis

Question 9

Which of the following is the imaging procedure of choice for evaluation of a patient suspected of having multiple sclerosis?

Answer 9

MRI

Question 10

A 36 year old female with a history of multiple sclerosis is having an acute exacerbation of her symptoms, which include visual acuity changes, weakness in her legs leading to some incoordination, and a significant tremor. What is the best treatment for her condition at this time?

Answer 10

Methylprednisolone