Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring
Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring QUESTIONS 1. During left posterior tibial nerve somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP), scalp recording is performed over: A. Cz and C3 B. Cz and C4 C. Cz and…
Autonomic Testing and Central Neurophysiology
Autonomic Testing and Central Neurophysiology QUESTIONS 1. A 78-year-old man with shaking of lower extremities upon standing has: A. Spinal stenosis B. Orthostatic tremor C. Cerebellar degeneration D. Exaggerated physiologic…
Sleep Studies in Clinical Practice
Sleep Studies in Clinical Practice QUESTIONS 1. Cataplexy is characterized by: A. Appears to be related to non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep intrusion in waking B. Responds to gabapentin C….
General Principles of Sleep Medicine
General Principles of Sleep Medicine QUESTIONS 1. In which structure is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep generated? A. Cortex B. Medulla C. Pons D. Thalamus View Answer 1. (C): Transaction…
Electromyographic Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders
Electromyographic Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders QUESTIONS 1. A patient presents with a right wrist drop. The acute denervation pattern can be seen in all except: A. Abductor policis brevis…
Plexopathies and Myopathies
Plexopathies and Myopathies QUESTIONS 1. A patient presents after a motor vehicle accident (MVA) with right upper extremity weakness and sensory loss. On needle electromyogram (EMG), acute denervation pattern is…
Radiculopathies and Motor Neuron Disease
Radiculopathies and Motor Neuron Disease QUESTIONS 1. The following statements regarding radiculopathy are correct except: A. Pain and paresthesias radiate in a dermatomal pattern B. Paraspinal muscle spasm is absent…
Nerve Conduction Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders
Nerve Conduction Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders QUESTIONS 1. All statements about myasthenia gravis are correct except: A. Approximately 50% of patients have the restricted ocular form of the disease…
General Principles of Electromyography
General Principles of Electromyography QUESTIONS 1. A concentric electromyographic (EMG) needle has the following benefits over a monopolar needle except: A. The major spike rise time is shorter than those…
Motor Nerve Conduction Studies
Motor Nerve Conduction Studies QUESTIONS 1. All the statements regarding F-wave are correct except: A. F-wave response is actually a small compound muscle action potential (CMAP) representing 1% to 5%…
