MN 566 MIDTERM EXAM ANSWERED 2026/2027 (20pages)

MN 566 U5 Midterm. Question 1 (2 points) About 90% of all headaches are: Question 1 options: a) Tension b) Migraine c) Cluster d) Without pathological cause Question 2 (2 points) Which of the following persons fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Question 2 options: a) A teenage male b) A 65-year-old male c) A 25-year-old female d) A 60-year-old female Question 3 (2 points) A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate Alzheimer’s disease: Question 3 options: a) SLUMS b) MoCA c) FAST d) MMSE Question 4 (2 points) Gabby, aged 22, has Bell’s palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted, and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her? Question 4 options: a) “Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to 6 months.” b) “Unfortunately, you’ll probably have a small amount of residual damage.” c) “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.” d) “You may have a few more episodes over the course of your lifetime but no permanent damage.” Question 5 (2 points) Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear? Question 5 options: a) Meclizine b) Diphenhydramine c) Diamox D.Promethazine Question 6 (2 points) Which of the following should be started promptly if viral encephalitis is suspected? Question 6 options: a) Oral amoxicillin b) IV acyclovir c) IV ampicillin d) Oral acyclovir Question 7 (2 points) When a patient has a carotid bruit, which of the following should the PCP gather from the patient history? Question 7 options: a) History of hemophilia b) History of peripheral vascular occlusive disease c) History of seizure disorder d) History of sickle cell disease Question 8 (2 points) Which patient is most likely to have myasthenia gravis (MG)? Question 8 options: a) A 75-year-old Caucasian woman b) A 31-year-old Hispanic woman c) A 55-year-old African American male