Briefly describe one benefit of MRI over CT for structural scanning.

How do SSRI’s treat depression?

How is the thickness of the cortical layers different between sensory and motor cortex and why?

Which sensory system is directly attached to the limbic system and why?

Which of the above statements regarding encephalitis is TRUE?

You have now completed the Neurology core examination.

A 55-year-old male architect starts to develop behavioral and mental changes. In addition, he is having coarse, spasmodic, involuntary movements, which involve his face and his extremities. What is the classification of this abnormal movement?

A 24-year-old female presents to a Neurology clinic for evaluation of persistent headaches. Over the past several weeks, she has had a mild headache most days of the week, typically worse after a long day studying. She has also had difficulty focusing in school and occasionally feels fatigued and easily overwhelmed. PMH significant for motor vehicle accident last month for which she was hospitalized for two days. She drinks two alcoholic beverages each evening and does not use tobacco. Vital signs: BP 110/80, HR 94/min, RR 12/min, O2sat (room air) 98% T 98.2F. On physical exam, neurologic exam is without focal deficits. Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 16-year-old previously healthy boy fell on a cemented surface while skateboarding 3 weeks ago, and he lost consciousness for 2 minutes. He was not wearing a helmet. A CT scan showed no abnormalities. He is now back at school and complains of difficulty concentrating in class, frequent spells of dizziness, and headaches. His neurologic exam is normal. What condition should you consider as the likely explanation for his symptoms?

A 68-year-old female presents to the Internal Medicine clinical for evaluation of recurrent syncopal episodes during the past several months. Which of the following conditions are included in the initial differential diagnosis of syncope?