Neurological Disorders and Critical Care Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Muscle weakness
High fever
Joint pain
Vision loss
#2

What is the primary characteristic of Parkinson's disease?

Tremors
Memory loss
Muscle stiffness
Blurred vision
#3

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain?

Ibuprofen
Gabapentin
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
#4

Which condition is characterized by a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions?

Epilepsy
Cataplexy
Syncope
Narcolepsy
#5

Which type of stroke occurs due to a clot obstructing blood flow to the brain?

Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic stroke
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Embolic stroke
#6

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Alzheimer's disease?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7

What is the hallmark feature of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Migraine headaches
Memory loss
Periodic paralysis
Demyelination of nerves
#8

Which condition is characterized by sudden, severe headaches often described as the 'worst headache of my life'?

Cluster headache
Migraine
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Tension headache
#9

What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?

Genetic factors
Prenatal alcohol exposure
Traumatic brain injury
Hypoxic-ischemic injury during birth
#10

What is the most common type of brain tumor in adults?

Astrocytoma
Meningioma
Glioblastoma
Medulloblastoma
#11

Which of the following is a primary intervention in the acute management of status epilepticus?

Administration of corticosteroids
Fluid restriction
Rapid administration of benzodiazepines
Inducing hypothermia

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