Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy Facts 4

Question 1

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an example of a peripheral neuropathy that is:

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Acute and immune-mediated

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Slowly progressive over decades

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Caused by high cholesterol

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Limited to the eyes

Question 2

Which of the following is a common physical exam finding in peripheral neuropathy?

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Diminished or absent ankle reflexes

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Exaggerated pupil response

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Increased grip strength

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Improved balance

Question 3

The monofilament test is used in neuropathy screening to assess:

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Protective sensation in the feet

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Color vision

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Hearing thresholds

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Lung capacity

Question 4

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a peripheral neuropathy that is:

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Inherited (genetic)

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Caused by a bacterial infection

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Triggered by sunlight

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Reversible with antibiotics

Question 5

Which symptom would suggest motor nerve involvement rather than sensory?

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Muscle weakness and wasting

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Numbness

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Tingling

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Burning pain

Question 6

Capsaicin cream relieves neuropathic pain by:

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Depleting substance P, a pain signal chemical

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Numbing the skin with anesthetic

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Killing bacteria on the skin

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Increasing blood clotting

Question 7

Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to peripheral neuropathy because it:

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Causes fluid buildup and metabolic changes that compress and damage nerves

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Raises blood sugar permanently

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Directly infects nerve tissue

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Increases nerve regeneration