Neuropathy Treatment and Diagnosis 4

Question 1

Which lifestyle measure is most important for preventing complications in diabetic foot neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Daily foot inspection and proper footwear

Answer

Walking barefoot outdoors

Answer

Soaking feet in very hot water

Answer

Ignoring small cuts

Question 2

Which therapy can help maintain strength and balance in patients with neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy

Answer

Avoiding all movement

Answer

High-dose caffeine

Answer

Prolonged bed rest

Question 3

For neuropathy caused by alcohol use, which intervention is essential to treatment?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol cessation

Answer

Increasing alcohol intake

Answer

Adding more sugar

Answer

Reducing water intake

Question 4

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treats neuropathic pain by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Delivering mild electrical currents to modulate pain signals

Answer

Heating the bone marrow

Answer

Injecting antibiotics

Answer

Removing damaged nerves surgically

Question 5

Why is good blood sugar control considered both treatment and prevention in diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

It slows progression and lowers the risk of new nerve damage

Answer

It only matters for vision

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It has no effect on nerves

Answer

It only helps after amputation

Question 6

Which complication makes early diagnosis of foot neuropathy critical?

Accepted Answer

Unnoticed ulcers leading to infection or amputation

Answer

Improved sensation over time

Answer

Spontaneous full recovery

Answer

Faster healing of all wounds

Question 7

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help neuropathy patients primarily by addressing what?

Accepted Answer

Coping with chronic pain and its emotional impact

Answer

Reversing nerve conduction slowing

Answer

Curing diabetes

Answer

Eliminating the need for all medication