Neurology1
- 1.
The rate of nerve regeneration is
- A.
1mm/day
- B.
3mm/day
- C.
5mm/day
- D.
1cm/day
Correct Answer
A. 1mm/day -
- 2.
The pathway for a nociceptive stimulus is:
- A.
Ipsilateral spinothalamic tract
- B.
Contralateral spinothalamic tract
- C.
Ipsilateral posterior columns
- D.
Contralateral posterior columns
Correct Answer
B. Contralateral spinothalamic tract -
- 3.
Visceral pain is transmitted by
- A.
Intercostal nerves
- B.
Lumbar nerves
- C.
Phrenic nerves
- D.
Vagal nerves
Correct Answer
D. Vagal nerves -
- 4.
Injury to the common peroneal nerve will result in
- A.
Paralysis of the gastrocnemius muscle
- B.
Paresthesias of the medial lower leg
- C.
Foot drop
- D.
Arterial spasm
Correct Answer
C. Foot drop -
- 5.
The motor deficiency noted with a L4, L5 herniated intervertebral disc is:
- A.
Foot drop
- B.
Paresis with extension of knee
- C.
Weakness of flexion at ankle
- D.
Loss of hip adduction
Correct Answer
A. Foot drop -
- 6.
The etiology of myasthenia gravis is:
- A.
Insufficient acetylcholine
- B.
Motor nerve axonal degeneration
- C.
Decreased number of acetylcholine receptors
- D.
Overproduction of acetylcholinesterase
Correct Answer
C. Decreased number of acetylcholine receptors -
- 7.
Brain death can be supported by
- A.
Core temp 37 degrees Celcius
- B.
Decerebrate posturing
- C.
Positive apnea test
- D.
Reactive pupils
Correct Answer
C. Positive apnea test -
- 8.
The earliest sign of uncal herniation is:
- A.
Unilateral pupil dilatation
- B.
Deep coma
- C.
Contralateral decerebrate posturing
- D.
Bilateral decerebrate posturing
Correct Answer
A. Unilateral pupil dilatation -
- 9.
The treatment for a basal skull fracture with otorrhea is
- A.
Head elevation and observation
- B.
Antibiotics IV
- C.
Lumbar CSF drainage
- D.
Craniotomy and dural patch
Correct Answer
A. Head elevation and observation -
- 10.
A patient sustains unjury to the brachial plexus with preservation of the diaphragm movement, scapular muscle motor activity, and there is no winging of the scapula. At what level is the injury?
- A.
Nerve root
- B.
Trunks
- C.
Cord
- D.
Peripheral nerve root
Correct Answer
C. Cord -
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