Neuropathy Autonomic Neuropathy

Question 1

Which gastrointestinal manifestation is most common in diabetic autonomic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Gastroparesis

Answer

Acute pancreatitis

Answer

Ulcerative colitis

Answer

Esophageal varices

Question 2

Orthostatic hypotension in autonomic neuropathy is defined as a systolic blood pressure drop of at least how many mmHg upon standing?

Accepted Answer

20 mmHg

Answer

10 mmHg

Answer

30 mmHg

Answer

40 mmHg

Question 3

Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is associated with which serious cardiac risk?

Accepted Answer

Sudden cardiac death due to arrhythmia

Answer

Aortic stenosis

Answer

Pericardial effusion

Answer

Mitral valve prolapse

Question 4

Anhidrosis (inability to sweat) from autonomic neuropathy most commonly begins in which body region?

Accepted Answer

Feet and legs (ascending pattern)

Answer

Face and scalp

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Upper trunk

Answer

Hands and arms

Question 5

Which bedside test is used to evaluate cardiovagal autonomic function in cardiac autonomic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate variability with deep breathing (E:I ratio)

Answer

Tilt table test

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Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test

Answer

Thermoregulatory sweat test

Question 6

Which symptom is a hallmark of genitourinary autonomic neuropathy in male diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Both erectile dysfunction and urinary dysfunction

Answer

Testicular pain

Answer

Erectile dysfunction

Answer

Urinary retention and overflow incontinence