Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which
of the following medications will help decrease edema in the labyrinth of
the ear?
A. Meclizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Diamox
D. Promethazine - ANS ✓C. Diamox
Gabby, age 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?
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 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 your lifetime, but no
permanent damage." - ANS ✓A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6
months"
About 90% of all headaches are:
A. Tension
B. Migraine
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C. Cluster
D. Without pathological cause - ANS ✓D. Without pathological cause
Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good
response to interferon. Which medication might help if given IV once a
month?
A. Glatiramer Acetate
B. Natalizumab
C. Fingolimod
D. Glucocorticoids - ANS ✓B. Natalizumab
A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate Alzheimer's:
A. SLUMS
B. MoCA
C. FAST
D. MMSE - ANS ✓D. MMSE
IV thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within
how many hours of symptom onset?
A. 1 hour
B. 3 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 12 Hours - ANS ✓B. 3 Hours
Which of the following should be started promptly if viral encephalitis is
suspected?
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