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What is the most common pathological mechanism of intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the most common pathological mechanism of intracerebral hemorrhage?
Which condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of sudden skeletal muscle paralysis?
Which condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of sudden skeletal muscle paralysis?
Which option is not associated with cerebrally-mediated syncope?
Which option is not associated with cerebrally-mediated syncope?
Which is the most common form of motor neuron diseases (MNDs)?
Which is the most common form of motor neuron diseases (MNDs)?
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What is the first choice for the initial treatment of children with absence seizures?
What is the first choice for the initial treatment of children with absence seizures?
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Which of the following is not a neurodegenerative cause of Parkinsonism?
Which of the following is not a neurodegenerative cause of Parkinsonism?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a 25-year-old male with paroxysmal headache, visual aura, and effective ergotamine treatment?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 25-year-old male with paroxysmal headache, visual aura, and effective ergotamine treatment?
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Which artery is known to cause Broca's aphasia when occluded?
Which artery is known to cause Broca's aphasia when occluded?
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Which examination is the first choice for patients with severe headache?
Which examination is the first choice for patients with severe headache?
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What is the clinical manifestation of acute facial neuritis?
What is the clinical manifestation of acute facial neuritis?
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What type of headache does the 28-year-old woman likely have?
What type of headache does the 28-year-old woman likely have?
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Which muscle group is generally not involved in polymyositis?
Which muscle group is generally not involved in polymyositis?
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Which symptom is not characteristic of Wallenberg syndrome?
Which symptom is not characteristic of Wallenberg syndrome?
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What is the most common pathogenesis of cerebral thrombosis?
What is the most common pathogenesis of cerebral thrombosis?
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At what time point is Status Epilepticus defined after seizure onset?
At what time point is Status Epilepticus defined after seizure onset?
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If a person's cold receptors do not convert cold stimuli into sensory signals, what is the issue?
If a person's cold receptors do not convert cold stimuli into sensory signals, what is the issue?
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What is the most common type of migraine?
What is the most common type of migraine?
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Which treatment is considered the most effective initial therapy for Parkinson's disease?
Which treatment is considered the most effective initial therapy for Parkinson's disease?
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Which examination can help differentiate between Essential Tremor (ET) and Parkinson's Disease (PD), especially in tremor-dominant cases?
Which examination can help differentiate between Essential Tremor (ET) and Parkinson's Disease (PD), especially in tremor-dominant cases?
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Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
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What is the significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?
What is the significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?
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Which cranial nerve is NOT classified as a pure motor nerve?
Which cranial nerve is NOT classified as a pure motor nerve?
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In the presence of left eye blepharoptosis and other listed symptoms, where is the likely lesion located?
In the presence of left eye blepharoptosis and other listed symptoms, where is the likely lesion located?
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Which statement reflects a component of medical history that should be included for an epilepsy patient?
Which statement reflects a component of medical history that should be included for an epilepsy patient?
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Which of the following is not considered a systemic disease associated with seizures?
Which of the following is not considered a systemic disease associated with seizures?
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What is typically the first symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
What is typically the first symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
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In myasthenia gravis, where is the primary lesion located?
In myasthenia gravis, where is the primary lesion located?
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Which manifestation is not associated with syringomyelia?
Which manifestation is not associated with syringomyelia?
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An injury resulting in contralateral hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, and hemianopia is likely at which site?
An injury resulting in contralateral hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, and hemianopia is likely at which site?
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Which segment of the spinal cord is most commonly affected in anterior spinal artery infarction?
Which segment of the spinal cord is most commonly affected in anterior spinal artery infarction?
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What is the preferred surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease?
What is the preferred surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease?
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In the case of a dilated pupil with absent light reflex on one side, which is likely the affected nerve?
In the case of a dilated pupil with absent light reflex on one side, which is likely the affected nerve?
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What is a common clinical feature associated with acute myelitis?
What is a common clinical feature associated with acute myelitis?
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What characteristic is typically associated with sensory disorders in acute myelitis?
What characteristic is typically associated with sensory disorders in acute myelitis?
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Which sensory signal does not travel to the thalamus before reaching the cerebral cortex?
Which sensory signal does not travel to the thalamus before reaching the cerebral cortex?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with facial asymmetry and weakness in the left side of the face?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with facial asymmetry and weakness in the left side of the face?
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What does cerebrospinal fluid analysis typically show in Guillain-Barre syndrome?
What does cerebrospinal fluid analysis typically show in Guillain-Barre syndrome?
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Which medication is recommended for patients with myasthenia gravis?
Which medication is recommended for patients with myasthenia gravis?
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What segment of the spinal cord is associated with Horner's syndrome?
What segment of the spinal cord is associated with Horner's syndrome?
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Which of the following diseases is both terminal and neurodegenerative?
Which of the following diseases is both terminal and neurodegenerative?
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What is NOT a symptom typically associated with cerebellar ataxia?
What is NOT a symptom typically associated with cerebellar ataxia?
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Which statement about glossopharyngeal nerve lesions is correct?
Which statement about glossopharyngeal nerve lesions is correct?
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Which symptom is characteristic of bulbar paralysis?
Which symptom is characteristic of bulbar paralysis?
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Which option does NOT accurately reflect a symptom of facial nerve involvement?
Which option does NOT accurately reflect a symptom of facial nerve involvement?
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What is included in the definition of epilepsy according to current diagnostic conditions?
What is included in the definition of epilepsy according to current diagnostic conditions?
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Study Notes
Neurological Conditions
- Fisher syndrome: Key feature is flaccid paralysis of limbs with bilateral facial paralysis.
- Lower motor neuron injury: Characterized by decreased tendon reflexes, flaccid paralysis, and muscle atrophy.
- Migraine: Severe, intermittent pain above and behind the eye, often accompanied by tearing, conjunctival irritation, and nasal congestion. Alcohol can trigger or exacerbate the pain.
- Extrapyramidal system: A system of neural circuits, basal ganglia are part of this system
Neurological Conditions, Continued
- Subacute combined degeneration: Caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Parkinson's disease: Motor features include static tremor, rigidity, and gait stiffness.
- Epileptic seizures: are transient, stereotyped, and repetitive
- Intracerebral hemorrhage: Most common cause is aneurysm.
Neurological Conditions, Additional
- Acute myelitis: Treatment should not include antibiotics.
- Multiple sclerosis: Acute exacerbations can be treated with corticosteroids. (This also appears to be a characteristic of other conditions like Parkinson's, though this should not be taken as definitive treatment.)
- Cerebral embolism: Aorta, Cariogenic embolism, or middle cerebral artery are the most common causes.
Neurological Conditions, Diagnoses
- Migraine: Diagnosed through patient history and physical examination
- Tension-type headache: Diagnosed through history and normal physical exam.
- Cluster headaches: Diagnosed with a thorough history, with an emphasis on an abnormal profile
- Alzheimer's disease: Various risk factors. Age is considered the key risk factor.
- ALS: Men and women are equally affected.
Neurological Conditions, Investigations
- Spinal cord compression: Signs include back pain, paralysis, reduced sensation, and sphincter disturbances.
- Neurodegenerative cause of Parkinson's: Dementia with Lewy bodies, Multiple system atrophy, and vascular parkinsonism can all be potential causes.
- Epilepsy: A complete medical history must be taken, including the details of seizures and the presence of aura.
- Cerebrovascular accident: Imaging tests may be used to rule out other conditions
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Description
This quiz covers various neurological conditions including Fisher syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and migraines. It highlights key features, symptoms, and causes associated with each condition, providing a comprehensive understanding of neurological disorders.
