Neuropathy Neuropathy Complications and Prevention

Question 1

Which preventive foot care measure most effectively reduces amputation risk in patients with diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Daily foot inspection and protective footwear

Answer

Daily application of antifungal cream

Answer

Soaking feet in warm water nightly

Answer

Applying emollient creams between the toes

Question 2

Neuropathic pain that is refractory to first and second-line pharmacological treatments may benefit from which interventional procedure?

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)

Answer

Peripheral nerve biopsy

Answer

Epidural steroid injection

Answer

Lumbar sympathetic block

Question 3

Fall prevention is critical in neuropathy patients because sensory and proprioceptive loss creates which primary hazard?

Accepted Answer

Impaired postural stability and increased fall risk

Answer

Increased cognitive impairment

Answer

Cardiovascular instability during exertion

Answer

Progressive muscle atrophy only

Question 4

Which complication of autonomic neuropathy is a recognized cause of silent myocardial infarction in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac denervation eliminating anginal pain perception

Answer

Orthostatic hypotension masking chest pain

Answer

Resting tachycardia increasing oxygen demand

Answer

Hypertensive crisis from sympathetic overactivity

Question 5

Which non-pharmacological intervention has evidence for improving neuropathic pain and function in peripheral neuropathy patients?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise training

Answer

Strict bed rest

Answer

High-protein dietary supplementation

Answer

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Question 6

Pressure ulcers in neuropathy patients most commonly develop over which anatomical sites?

Accepted Answer

Plantar aspect of the foot over bony prominences

Answer

Anterior tibial region

Answer

Dorsum of the foot

Answer

Lateral ankle