How many distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS) are there?
a. 6
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3
e. 2
Q. 2The anti-Parkinson's medication Sinemet is a combination of Levodopa and Carbidopa. In regard to drug-nutrient interactions, how is Sinemet superior to L-dopa by itself?
a. Sinemet does not promote loss of appetite.
b. Sinemet absorption is not affected as much by protein intake.
c. Sinemet does not promote GI side effects (e.g., D/C/F).
d. Sinemet action is not affected as much by pyridoxine intake.
Q. 3An increase in cell size is termed:
a. atrophy
b. hyperplasia
c. apoptosis
d. metaplasia
e. hypertrophy
Q. 4Which gland is often abnormal in patients with myasthenia gravis?
a. thymus gland
b. thyroid gland
c. adrenal glands
d. pituitary gland
e. pineal gland
Q. 5A patient is admitted demonstrating the following signs and symptoms: resting tremor, bradykinesia, postural instability, shuffling gait, depression, and memory problems. What type of neurological disorder might this patient have?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Alzheimer's disease
d. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Q. 6Hyaline deposits are a mixture of what types of compounds?
a. collagen, fibrin, amyloid
b. fatty acids, connective tissue, epithelium
c. connective tissue, scar tissue, cholesterol
d. scar tissue, fibrin, fatty acids
e. collagen, cholesterol, epithelium
Q. 7In myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune reaction damages or destroys the cellular receptors for what neurotransmitter?
a. dopamine
b. serotonin
c. epinephrine
d. norepinephrine
e. acetylcholine
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