Common Neurological Disorders: Online Quizzes and Learning Materials

Question 1

Which of the following is the main clinical feature of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Resting tremor

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Epileptic seizures

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Speech difficulty

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Incoordination

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms is **not characteristic** of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms that persist for more than 24 hours

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Sudden onset of neurological symptoms

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Temporary speech difficulty

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Numbness or weakness on one side of the body

Question 3

What is the most common underlying cause of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis

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Heart disease

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Diabetes

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Smoking

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a cardinal motor symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Dystonia

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Bradykinesia

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Rigidity

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Tremor at rest

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease?

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High levels of physical activity

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Family history of the disease

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Advanced age

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History of head trauma

Question 6

Which EEG pattern is typically observed during absence seizures?

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Generalized spike-and-wave discharges

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Focal sharp waves

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Polyspikes

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Generalized slow waves

Question 7

What is the primary pathological abnormality underlying Huntington's disease?

Accepted Answer

CAG trinucleotide repeat expansion

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Neurofibrillary tangles

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Amyloid plaques

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Lewy bodies

Question 8

Which imaging technique is **most appropriate** for diagnosing a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

MRI scan

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X-ray

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CT scan

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Ultrasound

Question 9

What is a common symptom that may indicate the presence of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Abrupt onset of weakness or numbness, particularly on one side of the body

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Headache that gradually worsens over time

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Sudden loss of consciousness and seizures

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Visual disturbances, such as blurred vision or double vision

Question 10

Which medication is typically used as the first-line treatment for managing an acute seizure?

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Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam

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Valproic acid, a type of anticonvulsant

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Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant used for long-term seizure control

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Phenytoin, an older anticonvulsant used for various seizure types

Question 11

Which neuroimaging technique is most commonly utilized for diagnosing multiple sclerosis?

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MRI, an advanced imaging technique that provides detailed images of the brain and spinal cord

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CT scan, a widely available imaging modality that uses X-rays

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X-ray, a common imaging technique for examining bones

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EEG, a test that records electrical activity in the brain

Question 12

What is the primary neurotransmitter whose deficiency is associated with Parkinson's disease?

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Dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in motor control and coordination

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Serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with mood and sleep

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Glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain

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Noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter involved in arousal and focus

Question 13

Which assessment scale is commonly used to evaluate the severity of Parkinson's disease symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hoehn and Yahr scale, a widely accepted scale for assessing Parkinson's disease severity

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Barthel Index, a measure of activities of daily living commonly used for stroke patients

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Modified Rankin Scale, a scale used to assess disability in stroke patients

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Glasgow Coma Scale, a scale used to assess the level of consciousness after a head injury

Question 14

Which medication class is recommended as a first-line treatment for acute migraine attacks?

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Triptans, a group of medications specifically designed to treat migraines

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Opioids, such as codeine or morphine, used for severe pain relief

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Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline or venlafaxine, used for long-term migraine prevention

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Antipsychotics, such as olanzapine or risperidone, used for treating psychosis and hallucinations

Question 15

In dementia care, which ethical principle should guide decision-making?

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Respecting the patient's wishes and autonomy

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Protecting the patient from distress by withholding information

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Acting solely in the patient's best interests as determined by medical professionals

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a stroke?

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Gradual onset of symptoms over hours or days

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Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body

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Sudden loss of vision in one eye

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Sudden onset of severe headache

Question 17

Which type of epilepsy is characterized by seizures that involve both hemispheres of the brain?

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Generalised epilepsy

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Focal epilepsy

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Absence epilepsy

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Myoclonic epilepsy

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive impairment

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Tremor at rest

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Muscle rigidity

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Bradykinesia

Question 19

What is the recommended treatment for a patient with an acute ischemic stroke who is eligible for thrombolysis?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous thrombolysis

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Antiplatelet therapy

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Anticoagulation

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Carotid endarterectomy

Question 20

What is the most common cause of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Unknown

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Genetic mutation

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Environmental toxin exposure

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Aging

Question 21

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms that last for more than 24 hours

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Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body

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Sudden loss of vision in one eye

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Sudden onset of severe headache

Question 22

Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing epilepsy?

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

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Lumbar puncture