Neuropathy Signs and Symptoms 4

Question 1

A patient with autonomic neuropathy reports feeling full after only a few bites and frequent nausea. This gastrointestinal symptom is called:

Accepted Answer

Gastroparesis

Answer

Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying caused by autonomic nerve damage, producing early satiety and nausea.

Question 2

Which symptom reflects autonomic neuropathy affecting sweat glands in the feet?

Accepted Answer

Dry, cracked skin from reduced sweating

Answer

Autonomic damage often reduces sweating distally, causing dry, cracked skin prone to fissures.

Question 3

A patient feels lightheaded and their heart rate fails to rise appropriately when standing. This points to dysfunction of which system?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular autonomic system

Answer

Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy impairs heart rate and blood pressure responses to position change.

Question 4

Which of the following is a recognized autonomic symptom of neuropathy in men?

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction

Answer

Erectile dysfunction is a common manifestation of autonomic neuropathy.

Question 5

A patient with neuropathy reports inability to sense a full bladder and incomplete emptying. This bladder dysfunction is due to:

Accepted Answer

Damage to autonomic nerves supplying the bladder

Answer

Autonomic neuropathy can impair bladder sensation and emptying, causing retention.

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