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FNP AANP Neurology Exam 2025- 2026 Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+
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Injectable products (e.g., sumatriptan [Imitrex®] and dihydroergotamine[D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®]) have a rapid onset of action, usually within - ANSWERS-15 to 30 minutes These products are best suited for patients with rapidly progressing migraines accompanied by significant GI upset. What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve I. - ANSWERS-Olfactory- carries impulse for sense of smell
What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve II - ANSWERS-Optic- carries impulse for vision What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve III - ANSWERS-Oculomotor- supplies motor fibers to four muscles that direct eyeball to eyelid and internal eye muscles What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve IV - ANSWERS-Trochlear, responsible for down and inward movement of eyes What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve V - ANSWERS-Trigeminal- activate chewing muscles; sensory impulses of skin of face and mucosae of mouth and nose What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve VI - ANSWERS-Abducens, Responsible for Lateral movement of eye What is the name and function of Cranial Nerve VII - ANSWERS-Facial- activates muscle of facial expression and
Bell's palsy is a rare finding during the secondary stage of what disease? - ANSWERS- Lyme disease How long might it take for Bell's Palsy to resolve? - ANSWERS-Symptoms start to resolve within a few weeks with complete resolve up to 6 months Treatment options for Bell's Palsy may include: (Name 3) - ANSWERS-1. Corticosteroids
Usually bilateral location Female to male ratio is 5:4 - ANSWERS-Tension Type This type of headache Lasts 4-72 hours with two or more of the following characteristics: Usually unilateral location, but occasionally bilateral Pulsating quality, moderate to severe Aggravation by normal activity such as walking, or causes avoidance of these activities One or more of the following: Nausea/vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia Female:male ratio 3: Positive family history in 70%-90% - ANSWERS-Migraine without Aura This headache occurs with or after aura Focal dysfunction of cerebral cortex or brainstem causes one or more aura symptoms to develop over 4 minutes, or two or more symptoms occur in succession Symptoms include feeling of dread or anxiety, unusual fatigue, nervousness or excitement, GI upset, visual or olfactory alteration Positive family history in 70%-90% - ANSWERS- Migraine with Aura No aura symptom should last >1 hour. If this occurs, an alternative diagnosis should be
Abortive treatment options to relieve headache pain include the use of (Name 3) - ANSWERS-1. Acetaminophen;
Treatment for this type of headache includes reduction of triggers, such as tobacco and alcohol use, and initiation of prophylactic therapy and appropriate abortive therapy (triptans, high-dose NSAIDs, and high flow oxygen) - ANSWERS-Cluster headache How long does it take oral migraine medications to work?
Frequent or excessive use of Fioricet® should be discouraged because of the potential for _________________________ from butalbital and ___________________________ from the acetaminophen component of the product. ANSWERS-barbiturate dependency analgesic rebound headache
________________________________ can lead to analgesic rebound headache - ANSWERS-Excessive acetaminophen use Use of systemic corticosteroids is helpful with what 2 types of headaches? - ANSWERS-1. Intractable or severe migraine
Name 3 headache-provoking medications. - ANSWERS-1. Estrogen
knee from this position elicits resistance or pain in the lower back or posterior thigh - ANSWERS-Kernig sign What sign is elicited when passive neck flexion in a supine patient results in flexion of the knees and hips - ANSWERS-The Brudzinski sign FYI In meningitis caused by N. meningitidis, a purpura or a petechial rash is noted in about 50% of patients - ANSWERS- For patients with suspected encephalitis, __________________ is often the first test used. - ANSWERS-brain imaging(MRI or CT) Chemoprophylaxis options for meningococcal meningitis include (Name 3) - ANSWERS-1. Single dose of oral ciprofloxacin or 2. Single dose intramuscular ceftriaxone.
ages of - ANSWERS-20 and 50 years. Name 7 Multiple sclerosis risk factors - ANSWERS-- Genetic factors:
when On, can move with ease when off, difficult to move or uncontrolled movement. common toward the end of a levodopa dosing period. Will do med changes but eventually surgical tx. deep brain stim A common time for a person with Parkinson disease to experience an "off" period is ANSWERS-toward the end of a levodopa-dosing period, when the drug seems to be "wearing off"
What effect does carbamazepine have on birth control? - ANSWERS-When taken with birth control pills, carbamazepine induces estrogen metabolism, potentially leading to contraceptive failure Risk factors for TIA include (Name 4) - ANSWERS-1. carotid artery and other forms of atherosclerosis;
embolization;
