Neurological Disorders and Critical Care Quiz

Progressive muscle weakness is a hallmark symptom of Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.

Tremors, especially at rest, are the primary characteristic of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement.

Gabapentin is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain by modulating calcium channels in the central nervous system.

Cataplexy is characterized by a sudden, temporary loss of muscle tone and consciousness, often triggered by strong emotions, commonly associated with narcolepsy.

Ischemic stroke occurs due to a clot obstructing blood flow to the brain, leading to tissue damage and neurological deficits.

Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter affected in Alzheimer's disease, contributing to cognitive decline and memory loss.

The hallmark feature of multiple sclerosis is the demyelination of nerves, leading to a wide range of neurological symptoms.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is characterized by sudden, severe headaches, often described as the 'worst headache of my life,' due to bleeding into the space surrounding the brain.

Hypoxic-ischemic injury during birth is the primary cause of cerebral palsy, resulting in motor and developmental disabilities.

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor in adults, with a poor prognosis despite treatment.

Rapid administration of benzodiazepines is a primary intervention in the acute management of status epilepticus to stop ongoing seizures.