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NCLEX Questions on Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old female presents with muscle weakness in the lower extremities and palpitations. Her symptoms have been progressively worse over the course of a 2 weeks. She reports to be in great health, but had a period of abdominal pain and diarrhea approximately 5 weeks ago. Her temperature is 98.9 deg F (37.2 deg C), blood pressure 117/82 mmHg, pulse is 102/min, and respirations are 16/min. On physical exam, there is 4-/5 muscle strength throughout the lower extremities. Bilateral patellar reflexes are 1+ and ankle reflexes are absent. Lumbar puncture was performed, and results are pending. Part 2: What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is the first-line treatment for Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). It works by modulating the immune response and reducing the severity of the disease. High-dose corticosteroids are not effective in GBS, and potassium chloride and pyridostigmine are not indicated for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis is observed transferring from the bed to a motorized wheelchair and applying splints to the lower extremities before entering the bathroom to perform morning self-care. What could the nurse conclude regarding this observation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 63-year-old patient with PD has done well on rasagiline 1 mg once a day and ropinirole 4 mg three times a day for several years. In the past, higher doses of ropinirole resulted in excessive drowsiness. He now needs more symptom relief. The best recommendation would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Anderson is preparing to conduct an initial assessment of Mrs. Green, a 63-year-old woman admitted with Parkinson's Disease. She collaborates with the dietician to tailor Mrs. Green's diet, especially considering her medication, levodopa. Nurse Anderson discusses with the dietician about which type of food should be limited or avoided for a patient taking levodopa. What type of food should they focus on?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The limbic system includes the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The limbic system is a group of brain structures involved in emotion, memory, and motivation. It includes the amygdala, which processes fear and emotional responses; the hypothalamus, which regulates hormones and homeostasis; and the hippocampus, which is essential for forming and retrieving memories. These structures work together to integrate emotional and cognitive processes, playing a key role in behavior and survival.