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LPCP Quiz#6 CNS
LPCP Quiz#6 CNS
LPCP Quiz#6 CNS
1) A 36‐year‐old man was referred to our emergency room because of nausea,
vomiting with associated acute confusional state. Neurological examination revealed
slow response, postural instability without rigidity or tremor in any of the four
extremities, and normal sensation. No remarkable abnormality was observed at the
physical examination. Patient referred having headaches for two weeks and been
losing weight for no reason. HIV status of the patient was positive. The patient was
diagnosed with Primary CNS Lymphoma.
Which is the most common type of Primary CNS Lymphoma?
(A) Hodgkin lymphoma B cell type
(B) Non‐Hodgkin lymphoma B cell type
(C) Hodgkin lymphoma T cell type
(D) Non‐Hodgkin lymphoma T cell type
2) A 24‐year‐old woman contracts toxoplasmosis during her pregnancy and delivers
a neonate at 37 weeks of gestation with a severe malformation of the central
nervous system. MRI studies of the neonate reveal porencephaly and
hydrocephalus. An X‐ray film of the head shows irregular densities in the basal
ganglia. Which of the following mechanisms of disease best explains these X‐ray
findings?
(A) Amniotic fluid embolism.
(B) Dystrophic calcification.
(C) Granulomatous inflammation.
(D) Metastatic calcification.
(E) Organ immaturity.
3) Andy is a 45‐year‐old taxi driver who was diagnosed with HIV two years ago. He
presents with a 3‐week history of cough and night sweats and a 1‐week of general
malaise. There is no hemoptysis, breathlessness or chest pain. Acid fast bacilli smear
is positive.
What should you expect to find on his CSF results?
(A) Mononuclear Pleocytosis.
(B) Lymphocytic Pleocytosis.
(C) Low Protein levels.
(D) High Glucose levels.