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Pediatric Neurology Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Subtle seizurinclude all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subtle seizurin neonatinclude blinking , mouthing , heart rate chang, and apnea , reflecting autonomic or minor motor signs. Hypotension episodare not a seizure feature; theyre systemic, not neurologic. This distinction seizure versus effect makes D the exception and correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
The aura associated with migraine is a neurologic warning that a migraine is going to occur. Of the following, the LEAST common type of typical auras is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Migraine auras include visual (C, most common, ~90%), sensory , and dysphasic types. Vertigo and distortion are rarer, with vertigo least frequent (~10%) per studies, often tied to vestibular migraine. Visual dominance makes D the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
A slowly progressive ataxia that involvthe lower extremitito a greater degree than the upper extremities. The Romberg test result is positive; the deep-tendon reflexare absent (particularly at the ankle), and the plantar response is typically extensor (Babinski sign). Of the following, the MOST likely cause of this ataxia is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Friedreich ataxia matchthis profile: progressive lower limb ataxia, absent reflexes, positive Romberg (sensory loss), and Babinski sign, from GAA repeat expansion. Ataxia-telangiectasia adds telangiectasia; abetalipoproteinemia lipid issues; Roussy-Levy tremor; Ramsay Hunt is unrelated. Friedreichs genetics make B the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Excessive irritability and crying, unexplained episodof hyperpyrexia, vomiting, and difficulty feeding are the symptoms of the following neuro-degenerative disease
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Krabbe disease presents with irritability, hyperpyrexia, vomiting, and feeding issufrom galactocerebrosidase deficiency, causing myelin loss. Tay-Sachs , Sandhoff , and GM2 gangliosidosis show regression and seizures; metachromatic leukodystrophy later ataxia. Krabbearly signs make D the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The imaging studiare usually normal in the following stroke-like disorders of children
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alternating hemiplegia mimics stroke but shows normal imaging, per diagnostic criteria, as its channelopathy-based. Metabolic errors , hypertensive , hypoglycemia , and HIE often reveal abnormaliti(e.g., edema). Normalcy in A makes itthe correct answer.