Neuropathy Treatment and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

Which test measures how fast electrical signals travel through a peripheral nerve?

Accepted Answer

Nerve conduction study

Answer

Complete blood count

Answer

Echocardiogram

Answer

Spirometry

Question 2

Electromyography (EMG) is primarily used to assess the health of which structures?

Accepted Answer

Muscles and the nerves controlling them

Answer

Heart valves

Answer

Kidney tubules

Answer

Lung alveoli

Question 3

A skin biopsy in neuropathy diagnosis is most useful for evaluating which type of fibers?

Accepted Answer

Small nerve fibers

Answer

Large motor fibers only

Answer

Cardiac muscle fibers

Answer

Bone marrow cells

Question 4

Which blood test is commonly ordered to rule out a reversible cause of neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 level

Answer

Liver ultrasound

Answer

Bone density scan

Answer

Pulmonary function test

Question 5

A patient with diabetes reporting burning feet should first be evaluated for what underlying driver?

Accepted Answer

Poor blood glucose control

Answer

Excess vitamin C

Answer

High calcium intake

Answer

Low sodium diet

Question 6

Which bedside tool is used to screen for loss of protective sensation in the feet?

Accepted Answer

10-gram monofilament

Answer

Stethoscope

Answer

Tuning fork at 64 Hz only

Answer

Reflex hammer alone

Question 7

What is a key reason to identify the underlying cause before starting neuropathy treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treating the cause may halt or reverse nerve damage

Answer

It is required for insurance only

Answer

Causes never affect treatment

Answer

It speeds up nerve conduction tests