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Neurologic History and Examination Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

<p>To identify the underlying cause of the neurologic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of functional diagnosis in neurology?

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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.