Quiz 8- Neuro Ophthalmology Leave a Comment / By Insight Ophthalmology / 19/12/2024 Welcome to Quiz 8- Neuro Ophthalmology Quiz on Insight Ophthalmology! This quiz comprises 5 MCQs. You will have 7 minutes to complete the quiz. Correct answers will be provided at the end of the quiz. So go ahead and test your insight. All the best! 1. Which of the following statements about pseudotumor cerebri is true? Headache is a universal symptom in pseudotumor cerebri, always present in every case. Neurologic abnormalities, including abducens palsy, are common due to increased intracranial pressure. Opening pressure and CSF protein levels are typically elevated in all cases of pseudotumor cerebri. Impaired CSF absorption is the ONLY contributing factor to pseudotumor cerebri. None 2. Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom in patients with pseudotumor cerebri (PTC)? Tinnitus Papilledema Headaches Diplopia None 3. A 25-year-old woman with suspected pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) undergoes lumbar puncture, which reveals an opening pressure of 27 cm H2O. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is normal. What is the next step in her management? Immediate surgical intervention with optic nerve sheath decompression Initiate treatment with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide) Recommend repeat lumbar puncture after one month Start oral steroids for rapid reduction in intracranial pressure None 4. Which of the following is the most common visual manifestation of pseudotumor cerebri (PTC)? Bitemporal hemianopia Scotomas Diplopia Transient vision loss (amaurosis fugax) None 5. A 30-year-old female with pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) presents for follow-up. She reports worsening headaches and recent blurry vision. On examination, she has optic disc swelling. What is the best next step in management? Increase the dose of acetazolamide Perform an MRI of the brain Order visual field testing Perform a lumbar puncture to measure opening pressure None You have reached the end of this quiz. Please click the Submit button to view the result.
