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What is the definition of syncope?
What is the definition of syncope?
- A sensation of fainting without actually losing consciousness
- A chronic sensation of lightheadedness and weakness
- A sudden but temporary loss of consciousness and postural tone from transient global hypoperfusion of the brain (correct)
- A gradual loss of consciousness due to prolonged hypoperfusion of the brain
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating a patient with suspected syncope?
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating a patient with suspected syncope?
- The duration of the episode and whether voices could still be heard
- The patient's history, including position during the episode and any triggers or warning symptoms (correct)
- Whether the patient has experienced near-syncope or syncope
- The onset and offset of the episode, and any accompanying palpitations
What is dysesthesias characterized by?
What is dysesthesias characterized by?
- Chronic sensation of lightheadedness and weakness
- A sensation of fainting without actually losing consciousness
- A loss of consciousness and postural tone
- Burning or irritating sensation with light touch or pinprick (correct)
What warrants a meticulous history to guide management and possible hospital admission?
What warrants a meticulous history to guide management and possible hospital admission?
What should be established when assessing sensory deficits in dysesthesias?
What should be established when assessing sensory deficits in dysesthesias?
What does near syncope refer to?
What does near syncope refer to?
Which condition is characterized by a sudden excessive electrical discharge from cortical neurons?
Which condition is characterized by a sudden excessive electrical discharge from cortical neurons?
What is the most common cause of syncope, as mentioned in the text?
What is the most common cause of syncope, as mentioned in the text?
What are the possible causes of syncope, as discussed in the text?
What are the possible causes of syncope, as discussed in the text?
What is a potential cause of loss of consciousness, as indicated in the text?
What is a potential cause of loss of consciousness, as indicated in the text?
Which condition is characterized by a prodrome of nausea, diaphoresis, and pallor triggered by a fearful or unpleasant event?
Which condition is characterized by a prodrome of nausea, diaphoresis, and pallor triggered by a fearful or unpleasant event?
What kind of pain occurs in painful sensory neuropathies from conditions like diabetes?
What kind of pain occurs in painful sensory neuropathies from conditions like diabetes?
What kind of sensory loss occurs in polyneuropathies, especially from diabetes?
What kind of sensory loss occurs in polyneuropathies, especially from diabetes?
