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Which nerve is primarily affected in Bell’s palsy?
Which nerve is primarily affected in Bell’s palsy?
What is the main risk factor associated with Bell’s palsy?
What is the main risk factor associated with Bell’s palsy?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of Bell’s palsy?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of Bell’s palsy?
What diagnostic evaluation is typically performed to rule out other lesions in Bell’s palsy?
What diagnostic evaluation is typically performed to rule out other lesions in Bell’s palsy?
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What is a potential complication of Bell’s palsy if left untreated?
What is a potential complication of Bell’s palsy if left untreated?
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True or false: Bell's palsy is a permanent facial paresis resulting from damage to the facial nerve (CN VII).
True or false: Bell's palsy is a permanent facial paresis resulting from damage to the facial nerve (CN VII).
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True or false: Bell's palsy is primarily caused by known trauma to the facial nerve.
True or false: Bell's palsy is primarily caused by known trauma to the facial nerve.
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True or false: Bell's palsy may result in drooping of the eyelid and corner of the mouth.
True or false: Bell's palsy may result in drooping of the eyelid and corner of the mouth.
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True or false: Bell's palsy can lead to impairment of vision as a potential complication.
True or false: Bell's palsy can lead to impairment of vision as a potential complication.
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True or false: Bell's palsy symptoms usually reach their peak within 24 hours of onset.
True or false: Bell's palsy symptoms usually reach their peak within 24 hours of onset.
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