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  1. Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in the pathophysiology of Parkinson disease?

    Answer: Dopamine

    Parkinson disease results from degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.

  2. A patient presents with sudden right-sided weakness and expressive aphasia. Which arterial territory is most likely involved?

    Answer: Left middle cerebral artery

    Broca (expressive) aphasia with right hemiparesis localizes to the left MCA territory.

  3. First-line pharmacotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder is typically which class?

    Answer: SSRIs

    SSRIs are first-line for GAD due to efficacy and lower dependence risk than benzodiazepines.

  4. Which finding is characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

    Answer: Lead-pipe rigidity and hyperthermia

    NMS features muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and elevated CK.

  5. The EEG hallmark of absence seizures is:

    Answer: 3-Hz generalized spike-and-wave

    Absence seizures classically produce 3-Hz generalized spike-and-wave discharges.

  6. Which medication requires regular white blood cell monitoring due to agranulocytosis risk?

    Answer: Clozapine

    Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, mandating routine ANC monitoring.

  7. A positive Babinski sign in an adult indicates a lesion of which pathway?

    Answer: Corticospinal tract

    An extensor plantar response reflects upper motor neuron (corticospinal) dysfunction.

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