CNS (Neurology) Spinal Cord EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS AND
A+ VERIFIED.
1. Which TWO of the following are characteristics of multiple sclerosis
(MS)?
A. Patchy plaques in white matter of the CNS
B. Skin rash
C. Demyelination
D. Polycythemia
Correct Answer: A and C
Explanation: MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by
demyelination and the formation of patchy plaques in the white matter of the
central nervous system. Skin rashes and polycythemia are not typical
features.
2. What is the most common type of MS?
A. Primary progressive
B. Secondary progressive
C. Progressive-relapsing (no return to baseline)
D. Relapsing-remitting (return to baseline)
Correct Answer: D. Relapsing-remitting (return to baseline)
Explanation: The relapsing-remitting type of MS is the most common.
Patients experience episodes of new or increasing symptoms followed by
periods of partial or complete recovery.
, 3. True or False: MS is more common in warm environments.
Correct Answer: False
Explanation: MS is more prevalent in cooler climates, particularly in regions
farther from the equator.
4. Which of the following does NOT increase the risk for developing MS?
A. Age 20–50
B. Having a first-degree relative with MS
C. Being male
D. Northern European ancestry
Correct Answer: C. Being male
Explanation: MS is more common in women than men. Other listed factors—
age, family history, and ancestry—do increase the risk.
5. Which of the following should you teach patients undergoing drug
therapy for MS?
A. Sore throat and cough are expected side effects and do not need to be
reported
B. Avoid crowds and sick people
C. Avoid grapefruit
D. Restrict fluid intake to 1.5 L/day
Correct Answer: B. Avoid crowds and sick people
Explanation: Immunosuppressive therapy used in MS increases the risk of
infection, so patients should avoid exposure to sick individuals.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS AND
A+ VERIFIED.
1. Which TWO of the following are characteristics of multiple sclerosis
(MS)?
A. Patchy plaques in white matter of the CNS
B. Skin rash
C. Demyelination
D. Polycythemia
Correct Answer: A and C
Explanation: MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by
demyelination and the formation of patchy plaques in the white matter of the
central nervous system. Skin rashes and polycythemia are not typical
features.
2. What is the most common type of MS?
A. Primary progressive
B. Secondary progressive
C. Progressive-relapsing (no return to baseline)
D. Relapsing-remitting (return to baseline)
Correct Answer: D. Relapsing-remitting (return to baseline)
Explanation: The relapsing-remitting type of MS is the most common.
Patients experience episodes of new or increasing symptoms followed by
periods of partial or complete recovery.
, 3. True or False: MS is more common in warm environments.
Correct Answer: False
Explanation: MS is more prevalent in cooler climates, particularly in regions
farther from the equator.
4. Which of the following does NOT increase the risk for developing MS?
A. Age 20–50
B. Having a first-degree relative with MS
C. Being male
D. Northern European ancestry
Correct Answer: C. Being male
Explanation: MS is more common in women than men. Other listed factors—
age, family history, and ancestry—do increase the risk.
5. Which of the following should you teach patients undergoing drug
therapy for MS?
A. Sore throat and cough are expected side effects and do not need to be
reported
B. Avoid crowds and sick people
C. Avoid grapefruit
D. Restrict fluid intake to 1.5 L/day
Correct Answer: B. Avoid crowds and sick people
Explanation: Immunosuppressive therapy used in MS increases the risk of
infection, so patients should avoid exposure to sick individuals.
