Demyelinating and Inflammatory Diseases Questions 1. A patient with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis asks what sort of environmental risk factors might have predisposed development of multiple sclerosis. She has lived…
Central Nervous System Infections Questions 1. A 62-year-old woman presents to the emergency room with 24 hours of headache, fever (39°C), vomiting, and a progressive decrease in the level of…
Headache and Pain Syndromes Questions 1. Which of the following statements accurately describes the mechanisms of triptans? A. 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists B. 5-HT1B/1D receptor antagonists C. 5-HT1F receptor agonists D….
Neurotrauma Questions 1. A 12-year-old girl was unexpectedly struck in the face by a soccer ball last evening at soccer practice. She has no prior history of traumatic brain injury…
Cerebrovascular Diseases Questions 1. A 64-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and distant stroke with residual right-arm weakness presents to your office for evaluation of recurrent episodes of…
Diagnostic Tests Questions 1. Which of the following scenarios would a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head be most indicated? A. A 32-year-old woman with progressive leg weakness over…
Common Problems in Neurology Questions 1. A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency room with 2 hours of vertigo. He has a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. His examination shows…
Approach to the Neurologic Patient Questions 1. A 78-year-old man presents with episodic dizziness. Which of the following scenarios is concerning for a serious or life-threatening cause? A. Episodes of…
