Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy Facts 3

Question 1

What is the medical term for the burning, tingling 'pins and needles' sensation common in neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesia

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Ataxia

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Aphasia

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Apnea

Question 2

Heavy alcohol use can cause peripheral neuropathy primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Damages nerves and depletes B vitamins

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Increases nerve myelin production

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Strengthens motor neurons

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Improves blood circulation to nerves

Question 3

Which nerve conduction finding suggests demyelinating neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Slowed conduction velocity

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Increased muscle mass

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Faster reflexes

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Higher body temperature

Question 4

A patient on chemotherapy develops numbness in the hands and feet. This is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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An allergic skin reaction

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A normal side effect of dehydration

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 5

Which test is most commonly used to evaluate the function of peripheral nerves?

Accepted Answer

Nerve conduction study (NCS)

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Chest X-ray

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Echocardiogram

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Colonoscopy

Question 6

Mononeuropathy differs from polyneuropathy in that mononeuropathy:

Accepted Answer

Affects a single nerve

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Affects only autonomic nerves

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Affects nerves symmetrically

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Affects the brain only

Question 7

Which lifestyle measure best helps prevent worsening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Tight blood glucose control

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Increasing sugar intake

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Avoiding all physical activity

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Skipping foot inspections