Neuro Quiz: Can You Spot The Disorder?

1. Which feature is characteristic of myasthenia gravis?

Muscle weakness that worsens with activity

Permanent muscle atrophy

Resting tremor

Loss of sensation

2. Which nursing intervention is essential for a patient in status epilepticus?

Insert tongue blade between teeth

Maintain airway and administer IV benzodiazepines

Restrain the patient

Leave patient alone to recover

3. A patient with stroke has expressive aphasia. This indicates damage to which brain area?

Wernicke's area

Broca's area

Occipital lobe

Cerebellum

4. Which medication is used to prevent seizures in epilepsy?

Diazepam

Phenytoin

Lorazepam

Midazolam

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6. A patient takes levodopa for Parkinson's disease. Which vitamin supplement should be avoided?

Vitamin B6

Vitamin D

Vitamin C

Folic acid

7. ALS primarily affects which neurons?

Sensory neurons only

Motor neurons

Autonomic neurons

Parasympathetic neurons

8. Which finding on examination suggests upper motor neuron lesion?

Decreased reflexes and muscle atrophy

Increased reflexes and spasticity

Fasciculations

Flaccidity

9. A patient has multiple demyelinating lesions on MRI and optic neuritis. Which disease is most likely?

Parkinson's disease

Multiple sclerosis

Epilepsy

Migraine disorder

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11. A patient presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor, and rigidity. Which disorder is most likely?

Parkinson's disease

Essential tremor

Huntington's disease

Alzheimer's disease

12. A patient develops ascending paralysis starting in the legs. Which syndrome should be suspected?

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Spinal cord injury

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Myasthenia gravis

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14. Which type of seizure involves loss of consciousness and tonic-clonic movements?

Partial seizure

Absence seizure

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Atonic seizure

15. A patient with MS experiences vision loss in one eye and pain with eye movement. What is this condition called?

Diplopia

Optic neuritis

Nystagmus

Ptosis

16. Which medication is a first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease?

Haloperidol

Levodopa

Phenytoin

Baclofen

17. A 45-year-old patient has involuntary choreiform movements and cognitive decline. This presentation is consistent with which disorder?

Multiple sclerosis

Huntington's disease

Myasthenia gravis

Guillain-Barré syndrome

18. Which imaging modality is best for detecting acute ischemic stroke?

CT scan

MRI

PET scan

Ultrasound

19. A patient experiences sudden weakness on one side of the body and slurred speech. What is the priority nursing action?

Administer aspirin immediately

Activate stroke alert and notify provider

Wait 30 minutes to see if symptoms resolve

Start IV fluids

20. Which neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease?

Acetylcholine

Dopamine

Serotonin

GABA

Neuro Quiz: Can You Spot the Disorder?

1. Which feature is characteristic of myasthenia gravis?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Which nursing intervention is essential for a patient in status epilepticus?

3. A patient with stroke has expressive aphasia. This indicates damage to which brain area?

4. Which medication is used to prevent seizures in epilepsy?

5. The classic triad of Parkinson's disease includes tremor, rigidity, and ____.

6. A patient takes levodopa for Parkinson's disease. Which vitamin supplement should be avoided?

7. ALS primarily affects which neurons?

8. Which finding on examination suggests upper motor neuron lesion?

9. A patient has multiple demyelinating lesions on MRI and optic neuritis. Which disease is most likely?

10. The time window for thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke is ____ hours.

11. A patient presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor, and rigidity. Which disorder is most likely?

12. A patient develops ascending paralysis starting in the legs. Which syndrome should be suspected?

13. Post-seizure, a patient is confused and drowsy. This period is called the ____ phase.

14. Which type of seizure involves loss of consciousness and tonic-clonic movements?

15. A patient with MS experiences vision loss in one eye and pain with eye movement. What is this condition called?

16. Which medication is a first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease?

17. A 45-year-old patient has involuntary choreiform movements and cognitive decline. This presentation is consistent with which disorder?

18. Which imaging modality is best for detecting acute ischemic stroke?

19. A patient experiences sudden weakness on one side of the body and slurred speech. What is the priority nursing action?

20. Which neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease?