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Question 1 of 5

Bell palsy is an acute unilateral peripheral facial nerve palsy that is not associated with other cranial neuropathies or brainstem dysfunction. Of the following, the MOST traditional treatment is

A. acyclovir
B. prednisone
C. laser therapy
D. physiotherapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: prednisone

Question 2 of 5

In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the paralysis usually follows a nonspecific gastrointestinal or respiratory infection by approximately 10 days. Of the following, the MOST likely respiratory infection that triggers the disease is

A. Chlamydia trachomitis
B. Staphylococcal aureus
C. Haemophilus influenzae
D. Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Question 3 of 5

Which is the earliest and most consistent sign of myasthenia gravis?

A. Positive Gower sign
B. Trendelenburg gait
C. Ptosis and extraocular muscle weakness
D. Respiratory muscle weakness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ptosis and extraocular muscle weakness

Question 4 of 5

In metabolic alkalosis secondary to gastric loss, all the following mechanisms prevent renal bicarbonate loss EXCEPT

A. mineralocorticoid escape phenomenon
B. reduce GFR
C. sodium and bicarbonate resorption
D. increase aldosterone level

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: mineralocorticoid escape phenomenon

Question 5 of 5

Pseudohyponatremia is present in all the following EXCEPT

A. multiple myeloma
B. immunoglobulin infusion
C. protein losing enteropathy
D. hypertriglyceridemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: protein losing enteropathy

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