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What is the minimum score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment that indicates normal cognitive function?
What is the minimum score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment that indicates normal cognitive function?
- 24
- 26 (correct)
- 22
- 30
What is the primary use of CSF analysis in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary use of CSF analysis in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?
- To determine the level of tau and phosphorylated tau (correct)
- To examine the brain's shrinkage
- To measure the level of amyloid in the brain
- To analyze the level of ApoE4 genotype
What is the effect of ApoE2 genotype on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?
What is the effect of ApoE2 genotype on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease?
- It is only present in 1% of the population
- It increases the risk
- It is protective (correct)
- It has no effect
What is the typical course of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the typical course of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the significance of low levels of amyloid in the CSF?
What is the significance of low levels of amyloid in the CSF?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
What is the preferred treatment for patients under 60 years old with Parkinson's disease?
What is the preferred treatment for patients under 60 years old with Parkinson's disease?
What is the main advantage of dopamine agonists?
What is the main advantage of dopamine agonists?
What is the reason why dopamine agonists are preferred in younger patients?
What is the reason why dopamine agonists are preferred in younger patients?
What is the main complication of Parkinson's disease that can occur later in the course of the disease?
What is the main complication of Parkinson's disease that can occur later in the course of the disease?
What is the definition of orthostatic hypotension?
What is the definition of orthostatic hypotension?
What is the benefit of using Duodopa?
What is the benefit of using Duodopa?
What is the primary goal of the Tilt test in patients with syncope?
What is the primary goal of the Tilt test in patients with syncope?
What percentage of ischemic strokes are caused by carotid artery disease?
What percentage of ischemic strokes are caused by carotid artery disease?
What is the primary indication for thrombolysis in ischemic stroke?
What is the primary indication for thrombolysis in ischemic stroke?
What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the diagnostic test of choice for pulmonary embolism?
What is the diagnostic test of choice for pulmonary embolism?
What is the primary treatment for tension pneumothorax?
What is the primary treatment for tension pneumothorax?
What is the primary indication for chest drain insertion?
What is the primary indication for chest drain insertion?
What is the primary complication of cirrhosis?
What is the primary complication of cirrhosis?
What is the primary diagnostic test for celiac disease?
What is the primary diagnostic test for celiac disease?
What is the primary treatment for esophageal varices with bleeding?
What is the primary treatment for esophageal varices with bleeding?
What is the characteristic of Kwashiorkor?
What is the characteristic of Kwashiorkor?
What is the first line investigation for small bowel tumors in patients with obscure GI bleeding?
What is the first line investigation for small bowel tumors in patients with obscure GI bleeding?
What is the characteristic of Marasmus?
What is the characteristic of Marasmus?
What is the percentage of duodenal ulcers that bleed heavily?
What is the percentage of duodenal ulcers that bleed heavily?
What is the characteristic of a perforated duodenal ulcer?
What is the characteristic of a perforated duodenal ulcer?
What is the sensitivity of ultrasound for diagnosing gallstones?
What is the sensitivity of ultrasound for diagnosing gallstones?
What is the characteristic edge of arterial ulcers?
What is the characteristic edge of arterial ulcers?
What is the primary risk factor for venous ulcers?
What is the primary risk factor for venous ulcers?
Which type of ulcer is typically painless due to sensory neuropathy?
Which type of ulcer is typically painless due to sensory neuropathy?
What is the characteristic location of post-thrombotic and varicose ulcers?
What is the characteristic location of post-thrombotic and varicose ulcers?
What is the recommended approach to slough in chronic lower limb ulcers?
What is the recommended approach to slough in chronic lower limb ulcers?
What is the characteristic edge of Marjolin's ulcer?
What is the characteristic edge of Marjolin's ulcer?
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