Neurology — MCQs

Which of the following is the most common intracranial tumor in children?

An infant of 5 months presents with sudden dropping of head and flexion of arms. On examination, the infant has a hypopigmented macule on the trunk. What is the drug of choice for this condition?

A 18-month-old baby presents with recurrent episodes of excessive crying followed by cyanosis, unconsciousness, and occasional seizures since 9 months of age. What is the most likely diagnosis?

All of the following are complications of Duchenne Muscular dystrophy except?

If an otherwise well child presents with a first episode of unprovoked seizures and continues to have seizures despite two doses of Lorazepam, what drug should be administered next?

A 4-year-old child presents with developmental delay and episodes of multiple seizure types. The child did not respond despite multiple drug therapies. EEG showed a 1-2 Hz spike and wave pattern. What is the diagnosis?

The "Setting Sun" sign is seen in which of the following conditions?

Lennox Gastaut syndrome is characterized by?

In a child with infantile spasms and visual defects, which highly effective drug is generally avoided?

A 6.5-month-old infant presented with altered behavior, cyanosis, weak cry, drooling, diminished feeding, and constipation for 1 week. On examination, shallow respiration, generalized flaccidity, absent deep tendon reflexes, and drooping eyelids were noted. There was no history of fever, cough, or coryza. The prenatal and antenatal periods were uncomplicated, and developmental milestones were progressing normally. The child was recently started on pureed foods along with small amounts of honey. Laboratory and CSF studies were normal. SERS-based immunoassay revealed a positive test. The motility of the implicated organism is due to which type of flagella?