Review of Related Diseases (RRD) 10 – Disorders of the Neurological System Practice Test

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• How is stroke type typically distinguished in the hospital?
• Which of the following is a non-motor symptom commonly seen early in Parkinson disease?
• In viral meningitis, CSF opening pressure is typically:
• Which of the following is a common presenting feature of brain tumors?
• Which CSF findings are typical for bacterial meningitis?
• Which signs indicate raised intracranial pressure?
• Diplopia may be caused by all of the following except
• What are the three main assessment points for a stroke patient?
• What are typical post-ictal state characteristics?
• In closed-angle glaucoma, which symptom is most consistent with the condition?
• Which diagnostic tests are used to confirm Guillain-Barré syndrome?
• What is a common treatment for ischemic stroke?
• What rules sensorimotor status below the shoulders?
• What would cause a diffuse brain/brain stem stroke?
• Which gait disturbance is associated with frontal lobe dysfunction?
• Which of the following describes abnormal LOC?
• Which motor postures may be present in brain stem abnormalities?
• Which symptoms are typical of a cerebral hemispheric stroke?
• Meningitis is defined as?
• What bedside scale is used to gauge level of consciousness and prognosis in coma?
• If intracranial pressure rises while mean arterial pressure remains constant, what happens to cerebral perfusion pressure?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the classic brain tumor triad?
• Which of the following can cause cerebral edema?
• Which disease is characterized by variable, asymmetric symptoms with patterns of exacerbation and remission?
• Normal vital signs indicate brainstem functioning.
• In AMD, the central vision loss is described as which of the following?
• In most people, the left hemisphere controls which function?
• Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in myasthenia gravis work by which mechanism?
• Which CSF pattern is typical of viral meningitis?
• Which statement about non-contrast CT in acute stroke is true?
• Age-related macular degeneration primarily causes loss of which type of vision?
• What are normal, expected sensorimotor findings in a neurological assessment?
• What is the most common bedside method to screen for raised intracranial pressure at the bedside?
• What are classic meningeal signs?
• In the treatment of refractory status epilepticus, what is typically given after benzodiazepines and IV antiseizure meds if needed?
• What is the role of dexamethasone in cerebral edema due to tumors?
• What is first-line pharmacotherapy for symptomatic Parkinson disease?
• Migraine without aura commonly presents with which combination of features?
• Which of the following is NOT a non-motor symptom commonly seen early in Parkinson disease?
• Which of the following is a typical sign of Parkinson's disease?
• Right hemisphere stroke often leads to which symptom?
• What are typical signs of a diffuse injury stroke?
• Which CSF finding is typical of bacterial meningitis?
• What is the hallmark cognitive feature of Alzheimer's disease?
• Which two seizure types can present with preserved consciousness?
• In most people, the right hemisphere controls which function?
• What are the classic signs of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
• What is the underlying mechanism of myasthenia gravis?
• What is the main mechanism behind an ischemic stroke?
• Which symptom should trigger an urgent stroke alert within the therapeutic window?
• Which of the following is a normal central reflex?
• If there is a focal lesion related to a cranial nerve, what type of assessment findings would you expect?
• Which motor signs are classic for Parkinson disease?
• Maintenance of cerebral blood flow depends on balancing which two forces?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for brain attack?
• What is the typical progression of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
• What are the risk factors for a brain attack?
• Which statement describes AMD central vision loss?
• Diplopia is best defined as which of the following?
• Which imaging modality is preferred to evaluate a suspected brain tumor?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three main assessment points for a stroke patient?
• Which neurotransmitter changes are seen in Huntington disease?
• Which statement is true about closed-angle glaucoma emergency status?
• In bacterial meningitis, CSF glucose is typically:
• In Alzheimer's disease, the earliest and primary cognitive deficit is in which domain?
• A Babinski sign in adults indicates which type of lesion?
• In brainstem abnormalities due to diffuse edema, what clinical changes are typically observed?
• Which statement describes a key feature of closed-angle glaucoma?
• What is the therapeutic time window for IV tPA in eligible patients?
• In myasthenia gravis, how does rest affect muscle weakness?
• What are the two main types of brain attacks?
• Which adjunct tool is used alongside optic nerve sheath diameter measurement to assess raised ICP?
• Which statement best describes the causes of seizures?
• Which of the following is least modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke?
• What CT finding would raise concern for acute hemorrhage?
• Lhermitte sign is described as which of the following?
• Papilledema is clinically indicative of which condition?
• What is a common noninvasive test that helps localize demyelination?
• Which statement differentiates closed-angle glaucoma from AMD based on the material?
• What is autonomic dysreflexia?
• What does the material say about treatment options for AMD?
• How can you determine whether a brain attack is ischemic or hemorrhagic?
• Which of the following is a normal peripheral reflex?
• Which is a typical treatment step for refractory status epilepticus?
• Which of the following is a possible cause of a hemorrhagic brain attack?
• Which description best characterizes a typical focal cranial nerve lesion?
• Which rule governs sensorimotor status above the shoulders?
• What is the pattern of recovery commonly seen after spinal cord injury?
• Which statement accurately describes hemorrhagic stroke?
• What are typical signs of a cerebellar stroke?
• Which statement best describes the macula's role?
• Which statement correctly describes the mechanism of myasthenia gravis?
• What is the key optic finding in multiple sclerosis?
• What is the main mechanism behind a hemorrhagic stroke?
• Which of the following best describes the typical presentation of multiple sclerosis?
• What is the classic triad in brain tumor presentation?
• Parkinson disease is characterized by a deficiency of which neurotransmitter in the basal ganglia?
• Miosis is defined as which of the following?
• What are the functions of the corticospinal tracts?
• Which statement best characterizes migraine headaches?
• What term is commonly used interchangeably with brain attack?
• A thunderclap headache is most suggestive of which condition?
• Nystagmus is defined as which of the following?
• Intracranial pressure (ICP) is defined as?
• Cushing reflex in raised intracranial pressure includes which combination?
• What is the primary field assessment tool used to rapidly identify potential stroke?
• Guillain-Barré syndrome commonly features which autonomic complication?
• With any type of brain lesion, some reflexes might...
• What does the Act FAST scale assess?
• What is the main culprit that causes an increase in intracranial pressure?
• How is status epilepticus defined?
• Dopamine depletion in which brain region underlies most Parkinson's disease symptoms?
• Which statement correctly differentiates generalized seizures from partial seizures?
• Hemorrhagic brain attack is described as?
• Occlusion of which artery could cause a brainstem or diffuse stroke?
• Which CSF pattern is typical of bacterial meningitis?
• Which statement best defines cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)?
• What are the first interventions in a hospital setting for stroke?
• What is the purpose of an electroencephalogram (EEG) in epilepsy evaluation?
• If there is a focal lesion related to the corticospinal or spinothalamic tracts, what types of assessment findings would you expect to have?
• Closed-angle glaucoma is characterized by which symptom?
• Which combination represents the classic brain tumor presentation triad?
• Which vital signs are typically assessed in stroke patients and what do they indicate when normal?
• Which of the following best describes the typical signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
• What is dementia?
• What is the typical initial phase of spinal cord injury recovery?
• Where is a cerebral hemispheric stroke located?
• What are the functions of the spinothalamic tracts?
• What neurotransmitter imbalance characterizes Huntington disease in the striatum?
• Which MRI finding is typical of glioblastoma?
• Which feature warrants urgent imaging in a headache evaluation?
• In bacterial meningitis, CSF protein is typically:
• On a non-contrast CT scan, which finding would indicate acute hemorrhage?
• Which description best contrasts a tension-type headache with migraine without aura in terms location and quality?
• A focal lesion of the corticospinal tract above the medullary decussation would typically produce deficits on which side?
• Glaucoma is best described as which of the following?
• Delirium typically presents as an acute change in mental status that can fluctuate.
• Which of the following best describes signs of bacterial meningitis?
• Which of the following is a key diagnostic finding in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
• What is meant by a 'brain attack'?
• Which statement best describes the relapsing-remitting course of multiple sclerosis?
• Why is an unequal pupil size clinically important?
• In bacterial meningitis opening pressure, CSF is typically:
• Which imaging study is first-line to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke in the acute setting?
• What is the key difference between primary headaches and secondary headaches?
• Which of the following statements about AMD central vision loss is consistent with the material?
• What is the most accurate statement about migraine causes?
• The optic nerve sheath diameter measurement by ocular ultrasound is used at the bedside primarily to screen for what condition?
• Which statement about papilledema is true?
• Which finding differentiates a myasthenia gravis crisis from a cholinergic crisis?
• Which pair of factors are two major modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke?
• Which of the following best describes the meaning of level of consciousness?
• FAST stands for which components in stroke assessment?
• What are the most common etiologies of a brain attack?
• Which of the following describes the symptoms of open-angle glaucoma?
• The central vision loss in AMD is due to destruction of which retinal structure?
• What is the hallmark pattern of weakness in myasthenia gravis?
• How is central vision affected in AMD according to the material?
• Which brain changes are associated with Alzheimer's disease?
• Which combination of signs is typical of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
• Ischemic brain attack is usually caused by what?
• Which feature is most characteristic of tension-type headaches?
• What is the emergency status of closed-angle glaucoma?
• Damage to cranial nerve III can cause which of the following?
• A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is characterized by symptoms that resolve within 24 hours and do not damage brain tissue.
• TIAs are warnings that a more serious, fully evolved stroke can occur at a later date.
• How do delirium and dementia differ in onset and fluctuation?
• Open-angle glaucoma is typically characterized by which feature?
• Which terms describe the two main types of ischemic stroke?
• Why is intracranial pressure poorly tolerated?
• Which symptom is most characteristic of acute closed-angle glaucoma?
• Are the adverse effects after a stroke primarily due to cerebral edema and increased ICP regardless of stroke type?
• Mydriasis is defined as which of the following?
• Papilledema refers to which of the following?
• Nystagmus can be a sign of dysfunction in which systems?
• Normal LOC includes being oriented to self, time, place, and events.