Which of the Following Tests Would Be Most Useful to Diagnose

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests would be most useful to diagnose a prion disease in a patient?

• A)MRI of the brain to detect damage.
• B)CAT scan of the brain to detect damage.
• C)Test for the presence of PrP^Sc protein in the tonsils.
• D)Microscopically examine a brain biopsy.
• E)Sequencing of the patient's prion gene.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Severe Depression

A more intense form of depression characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that don’t go away on their own.

Traditional Drug Therapy

The use of prescription medications to treat or manage health conditions in accordance with established medical practices.

Auditory Hallucinations

A form of hallucination that involves hearing sounds, most often voices, that are not externally present.