Neurology — MCQs

Which of the following conditions typically spares the pupil?

A 60-year-old man with progressive dementia of recent onset presents with intermittent irregular jerky movements. EEG shows periodic sharp biphasic waves. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an extramedullary tumor?

Pseudobulbar palsy is seen with which of the following conditions?

Which one of the following excludes a history of transient ischemic attack?

All of the following cause motor nerve paralysis except?

A 76-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department due to sudden loss of right-sided motor function in her face, arm, and leg. She has a past medical history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and a previous transient ischemic attack. She was recently placed on Coumadin for new-onset atrial fibrillation. A computed tomography (CT) scan was performed. Which of the following neurologic structures is most commonly involved in this patient's injury?

Small fiber neuropathy is typically seen in which of the following conditions?

A patient presents with a right homonymous hemianopia, saccadic pursuit movements, and defective optokinetic nystagmus. Where is the lesion most likely located?

A resident doctor sustained a needle stick injury while sampling blood of a patient who is HIV positive. A decision is taken to offer him post-exposure prophylaxis. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation?