Question 1

Which statement regarding peripheral vertigo is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Labyrinthitis is the most common cause. 
B) BPPV is characterized by a latency period of 1-5 secs between provocative head position and onset of nystagmus. 
C) Tinnitus and hearing loss are associated with Meniere's disease. 
D) Vestibular neuronitis is typically non recurring. 
E) Acoustic neuromas typically cause gradual onset of vertigo. 
A) Labyrinthitis is the most common cause. 
B) BPPV is characterized by a latency period of 1-5 secs between provocative head position and onset of nystagmus. 
C) Tinnitus and hearing loss are associated with Meniere's disease. 
D) Vestibular neuronitis is typically non recurring. 
E) Acoustic neuromas typically cause gradual onset of vertigo.

Question 2

Which is INCORRECT of treatment of TIA's?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 150 mg/day reduces risk of subsequent stroke by about 30%. 
B) Clopidagrel was shown in the CAPRIE study to have a slight advantage over aspirin in stroke prevention. 
C) Anticoagulation of patients with TIA's secondary to thrombosis has been shown to improve outcome. 
D) Carotid endarterectomy will reduce death rate by almost 50% in patients with greater than 80% stenosis. 
E) Patients with considerable carotid stenosis (>70%), should be admitted for anticoagulation pending consideration for surgery. 
A) Aspirin 150 mg/day reduces risk of subsequent stroke by about 30%. 
B) Clopidagrel was shown in the CAPRIE study to have a slight advantage over aspirin in stroke prevention. 
C) Anticoagulation of patients with TIA's secondary to thrombosis has been shown to improve outcome. 
D) Carotid endarterectomy will reduce death rate by almost 50% in patients with greater than 80% stenosis. 
E) Patients with considerable carotid stenosis (>70%), should be admitted for anticoagulation pending consideration for surgery.

Question 3

Which feature of vertigo is more likely to make it central rather than peripheral?

Accepted Answer

A) Fast phase of nystagmus toward lesion. 
B) Horizontal or rotational nystagmus present. 
C) Severe vertigo associated with vomiting and diaphoresis. 
D) Visual fixation improves nystagmus. 
E) Hall pike manoeuvre positive. 
A) Fast phase of nystagmus toward lesion. 
B) Horizontal or rotational nystagmus present. 
C) Severe vertigo associated with vomiting and diaphoresis. 
D) Visual fixation improves nystagmus. 
E) Hall pike manoeuvre positive.

Question 4

Which is incorrect regarding status epilepticus?

Accepted Answer

A) Mortality at 60 mins of status is around 30%. 
B) Leucocytosis up to 20,000 is very common. 
C) SE occurs most commonly in patients without prior hx of seizures and in extremes of age. 
D) In phase 1 there is increased cerebral metabolism, hyperglycaemia, hyperpyrexia and hypertension. 
E) Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury. 
A) Mortality at 60 mins of status is around 30%. 
B) Leucocytosis up to 20,000 is very common. 
C) SE occurs most commonly in patients without prior hx of seizures and in extremes of age. 
D) In phase 1 there is increased cerebral metabolism, hyperglycaemia, hyperpyrexia and hypertension. 
E) Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury.

Question 5

Which of the following peripheral neurological nerve lesions will not result in proximal weakness greater than peripheral?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiculopathy 
B) Neuropathy 
C) Neuromuscular junction disease 
D) Myopathy 
E) All of the above result in more marked proximal weakness. 
A) Radiculopathy 
B) Neuropathy 
C) Neuromuscular junction disease 
D) Myopathy 
E) All of the above result in more marked proximal weakness.

Which statement regarding peripheral vertigo is incorrect?

Which is INCORRECT of treatment of TIA's?

Which feature of vertigo is more likely to make it central rather than peripheral?

Which is incorrect regarding status epilepticus?

Which of the following peripheral neurological nerve lesions will not result in proximal weakness greater than peripheral?

Neurological Disorders: Meningitis, Encephalitis, Cerebral Abscess, Stroke, Seizures, and Headaches

Neurological: LP, CSF, Meningitis, Vertigo, MS, and Stroke

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Exam 1: Neurological Disorders

Which statement regarding peripheral vertigo is incorrect?

Which is INCORRECT of treatment of TIA's?

Which feature of vertigo is more likely to make it central rather than peripheral?

Which is incorrect regarding status epilepticus?

Which of the following peripheral neurological nerve lesions will not result in proximal weakness greater than peripheral?

Neurological Disorders: Meningitis, Encephalitis, Cerebral Abscess, Stroke, Seizures, and Headaches

Neurological: LP, CSF, Meningitis, Vertigo, MS, and Stroke

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