Question 1 (2 points)
About 90% of all headaches are:
Question 1 options:
a) Tension
b) Migraine
c) Cluster
d) Without pathological cause
Question 2 (2 points)
Which of the following persons fits the classic description of a
patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Question 2 options:
a) A teenage male
b) A 65-year-old male
c) A 25-year-old female
d) A 60-year-old female
Question 3 (2 points)
A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate
Alzheimer’s disease:
Question 3 options:
a) SLUMS
b) MoCA
, c) FAST
d) MMSE
Question 4 (2 points)
Gabby, aged 22, has Bell’s palsy on the right side of her face.
Her mouth is distorted, and she is concerned about permanent
paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?
Question 4 options:
a) “Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to 6 months.”
b) “Unfortunately, you’ll probably have a small amount of residual damage.”
c) “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.”
d) “You may have a few more episodes over the course of your lifetime but no permanent damage.”
Question 5 (2 points)
Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and
vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to
decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?
Question 5 options:
a) Meclizine
b) Diphenhydramine
c) Diamox
D.Promethazine
Question 6 (2 points)
, Which of the following should be started promptly if viral
encephalitis is suspected?
Question 6 options:
a) Oral amoxicillin
b) IV acyclovir
c) IV ampicillin
d) Oral acyclovir
Question 7 (2 points)
When a patient has a carotid bruit, which of the following
should the PCP gather from the patient history?
Question 7 options:
a) History of hemophilia
b) History of peripheral vascular occlusive disease
c) History of seizure disorder
d) History of sickle cell disease
Question 8 (2 points)
Which patient is most likely to have myasthenia gravis (MG)?
Question 8 options:
a) A 75-year-old Caucasian woman
b) A 31-year-old Hispanic woman
c) A 55-year-old African American male
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