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Which of the following is NOT a step in the diagnosis of neurologic diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the diagnosis of neurologic diseases?
- Syndromic diagnosis
- Pathologic diagnosis
- Anatomic diagnosis
- Functional diagnosis (correct)
What is the purpose of syndromic diagnosis in neurology?
What is the purpose of syndromic diagnosis in neurology?
- To determine the specific anatomical location of the neurologic disease
- To identify the underlying cause of the neurologic disease
- To assess the functional impact of the neurologic disease
- To recognize characteristic clustering of symptoms and signs constituting a syndrome (correct)
Which of the following examples is an illustration of syndromic diagnosis?
Which of the following examples is an illustration of syndromic diagnosis?
- Gradual onset of muscle weakness → MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
- Fever, headache, seizures → CNS INFECTION (correct)
- Progressive worsening of headache → MIGRAINE
- Sudden right-sided weakness and inability to speak → STROKE SYNDROME
What is the purpose of pathologic/etiological diagnosis in neurology?
What is the purpose of pathologic/etiological diagnosis in neurology?
What is the purpose of functional diagnosis in neurology?
What is the purpose of functional diagnosis in neurology?
Study Notes
Neurologic Diseases Diagnosis
- Steps in diagnosis: Syndromic diagnosis, Pathologic/Etiological diagnosis, Functional diagnosis
Syndromic Diagnosis
- Purpose: Identify a group of symptoms that occur together (a syndrome) to narrow down possible causes
- Example: Identifying a patient with a headache, fever, and stiff neck as having meningitis
Pathologic/Etiological Diagnosis
- Purpose: Determine the underlying cause or pathology of the syndrome (e.g., bacterial, viral, or autoimmune)
Functional Diagnosis
- Purpose: Describe the specific functional deficits or impairments resulting from the disease or condition
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Take this quiz on neurologic history and history taking! Learn about syndromic, topographic/anatomic, pathologic/etiological, and functional diagnosis. Test your knowledge on the questions to ask during a neurologic examination. Perfect for medical students at West Visayas State University's College of Medicine.
