Neuromuscular Disorders USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 61-year-old woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis presents with progressive lower extremity weakness over 8 months. Vital signs: BP 128/76, HR 88, RR 18, SpO2 98% on room air. EMG shows denervation potentials in multiple myotomes. She denies cognitive changes. Currently takes only lisinopril for hypertension. Her neurologist prescribes a medication that decreases glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity and modestly prolongs survival. Which drug was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- ARiluzoleCorrect answer
- BInterferon beta
- CPyridostigmine
- DEdrophonium
- ELevodopa
- FEdaravone (radicava)
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