Pediatric Neurology Quiz: Test!

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  • 1/10 Questions

    True statement about Cladribine?

    • Acts as an immunomodulator
    • Reduces relapses by 58% in multiple sclerosis
    • Activity against CD4 T, CD8 T , and CD19 B cells
    • All of the above
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This Pediatric Neurology Quiz: Test! assesses knowledge on various neurological conditions linked to pediatric patients, including Ophelia syndrome, Hashimoto's encephalitis, Rett syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. It tests understanding of diagnostic criteria and treatment options, making it essential for medical students and professionals.

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  • 2. 

    Mc Donald criteria are used for the diagnosis of?  

    • Multiple sclerosis

    • Multiple myeloma

    • ADEM

    • Neuromyelitis optica

    Correct Answer
    A. Multiple sclerosis
    Explanation
    The McDonald criteria are a set of guidelines used for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. These criteria help physicians determine if a patient's symptoms and clinical findings are consistent with multiple sclerosis. They take into account various factors such as the presence of characteristic lesions in the central nervous system, the pattern of symptom development, and the results of specific diagnostic tests like MRI and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. By applying these criteria, healthcare professionals can make a more accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and initiate appropriate treatment.

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  • 3. 

    False statement about Rett syndrome:

    • Developmental regression is seen

    • Autosomal recessive inheritance

    • Frequency is 1 in 15,000

    • Repeated hand wringing movements seen

    Correct Answer
    A. Autosomal recessive inheritance
    Explanation
    It is X linked

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  • 4. 
    Following the MRI picture is suggestive of? - ProProfs

    Following the MRI picture is suggestive of?

    • Meningococcal meningotis

    • Cryptococcal meningitis

    • Hallevorden spatz disease

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Cryptococcal meningitis
    Explanation
    Soap bubble appearance

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  • 5. 

    Absolute contraindications of lumbar puncture are all except?

    • Thrombocytopenia

    • Increased ICP

    • Severe cardio pulmonary compromise

    • Local site skin infection

    Correct Answer
    A. Thrombocytopenia
    Explanation
    Thrombocytopenia is a relative contraindication

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  • 6. 

    Encephalitis occurring in association with Hodgkin's lymphoma is?

    • Morvan syndrome

    • Ophelia syndrome

    • ADEM

    • Neuromyelitis optica

    Correct Answer
    A. Ophelia syndrome
  • 7. 

    True about Hashimoto's encephalitis all except?

    • Steroid resistant

    • Occurs in association with autoimmune thyroiditis

    • Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are seen

    • MRI Brain is usually normal

    Correct Answer
    A. Steroid resistant
    Explanation
    It responds well to steroids

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  • 8. 

    According to Sarnat and Sarnat stages of HIE, the status of oculovestibular reflex in stage 2 is?

    • Normal 

    • Over reactive

    • Weak 

    • Absent

    Correct Answer
    A. Over reactive
    Explanation
    According to Sarnat and Sarnat stages of HIE, the status of oculovestibular reflex in stage 2 is "Over reactive". This means that the reflex is exaggerated or hypersensitive in this stage.

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  • 9. 

    Dosage for chemoprophylaxis in all close contacts of meningococcal meningitis?

    • 5 mg/kg/dose 12 hourly

    • 10 mg/kg /dose 12 hourly

    •  5 mg/kg/day 24 hourly

    • 10 mg/kg/day 24 hourly

    Correct Answer
    A. 10 mg/kg /dose 12 hourly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 10 mg/kg /dose 12 hourly. This dosage is recommended for chemoprophylaxis in all close contacts of meningococcal meningitis. It is important to administer the medication at a dose of 10 mg/kg and repeat it every 12 hours to ensure effective prevention of the disease. The other options of 5 mg/kg/dose 12 hourly, 5 mg/kg/day 24 hourly, and 10 mg/kg/day 24 hourly are not the recommended dosages for chemoprophylaxis in this scenario.

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  • 10. 

    True statement about Eosinophilic meningitis.

    • Defined as > 5% eosinophils/ mm3 of CSF

    • Atleast 8% of leukocytes in CSF are eosinophils

    • Most common cause is Angiostrongylus cantonensis

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Most common cause is Angiostrongylus cantonensis
    Explanation
    > 10 % of the eosinophils/ mm3 Atleast 10 % of leukocytes in CSF should be eosinioophils

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