Neurological Disorders Practice Questions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A 75 year old is diagnosed with essential tremor. What is the most commonly used medication to treat this? A. Carbidopa B. Long-acting propranolol C. Phenobarbital D. Gabapentin {Ans: B}Which of the following are diagnostic criteria for migraine headache without aura? A. Pain is episodic during the headache B. Pain lasts 4-72 hours C. There are underlying neurologic abnormalities D. Photophobia must be present {Ans: B}Which finding in a patient with migraine headache symptoms would compel the examiner to order an imaging study? A. First occurrence with typical migraine symptoms B. Nausea and photophobia C. Rapidly increasing intensity of headache D. Fully reversible speech disturbance {Ans: C}A patient with migraine headaches and hypertension should receive which medication class with caution? A. Beta blockers B. Triptans C. Pain medications D. ACE inhibitors {Ans: B}A 60 year old has anosmia. Which cranial nerve must be assessed? A. I B. II C. V D. X {Ans: A anosmia=inability to smell}A patient who had an embolic stroke has recovered and is performing all of her activities of daily living. Taking aspirin for stroke prevention is an example of: A. primary prevention B. secondary prevention C. tertiary prevention D. quarternary