Adult-Gerontology CNS Test Neurological and Cognitive Disorders 2

Question 1

What is the time window for IV alteplase (tPA) administration in eligible acute ischemic stroke patients?

Accepted Answer

Within 3 to 4.5 hours of onset

Answer

Within 1 hour of onset

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Within 6 hours of onset

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Within 24 hours of onset

Question 2

Which cognitive domain is typically first affected in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory

Answer

Language

Answer

Executive function

Answer

Visuospatial ability

Question 3

Which pharmacological agent is considered the most effective for motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa-carbidopa

Answer

Dopamine agonists

Answer

MAO-B inhibitors

Answer

Anticholinergics

Question 4

Which triad of symptoms is characteristic of normal pressure hydrocephalus?

Accepted Answer

Gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, dementia

Answer

Fever, neck stiffness, photophobia

Answer

Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia

Answer

Aphasia, hemiplegia, hemianopia

Question 5

Which type of aphasia is characterized by fluent speech with comprehension deficits and paraphasic errors?

Accepted Answer

Wernicke's aphasia

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Broca's aphasia

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Global aphasia

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Conduction aphasia

Question 6

What is the NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) used to assess?

Accepted Answer

Stroke severity and neurological deficits

Answer

Stroke risk factors

Answer

Post-stroke rehabilitation prognosis

Answer

Stroke prevention medication adherence