Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Units
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Which of the following treatments is frequently preferred for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) due to its ease of administration?

  • IVIG (correct)
  • Plasma exchange
  • Gabapentin
  • Glucocorticoids

    • What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who usually recover completely?

  • 80% (correct)
  • 65%
  • 5-10%
  • 3%

    • What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who may require ventilatory support?

  • 30% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 65%
  • 2%

    • Which of the following is a common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Polyneuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely duration of most polyneuropathies?

    <p>Months to years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in making an etiologic diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Presence of inherited neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following can cause a demyelinating peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Vitamin B6 toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)?

    <p>Normal deep tendon reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a variant form of GBS?

    <p>Miller Fisher Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a disease modifying treatment for GBS?

    <p>IVIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Diminished sensation on lower extremities and abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distribution of deficits in mononeuropathy?

    <p>Asymmetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is NOT recommended for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?

    <p>Glucocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Polyneuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who may require ventilatory support?

    <p>Up to 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?

    <p>Around 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a common cause of sensory neuropathy?

    <p>Vitamin B6 toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of autonomic neuropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Axonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of demyelinating peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Monoclonal gammopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a common cause of sensory neuropathy?

    <p>Vitamin B6 toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease pathology? Axonal or demyelinating?

    <p>Axonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Axonopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of mononeuritis multiplex?

    <p>Vasculitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients over 55 years old who have polyneuropathy?

    <p>2.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of acute polyneuropathy?

    <p>Guillain-Barre Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the approximate percentage of patients with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) who have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following medications is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain in patients with CIDP?

    <p>Carbamazepine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of autonomic neuropathy in patients with CIDP?

    <p>Intrarterial monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of mononeuritis multiplex?

    <p>Vasculitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of sensory neuropathy?

    <p>Carcinoma (paraneoplastic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease pathology? Axonal or demyelinating?

    <p>Axonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Infectious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Polyneuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there an inherited (developmental) neuropathy?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is frequently preferred for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) due to its ease of administration?

    <p>IVIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who usually recover completely?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is NOT recommended for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?

    <p>Glucocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who usually recover completely?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a common cause of mononeuritis multiplex?

    <p>Vasculitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with polyneuropathy over 55 years old?

    <p>2.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Polyneuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of sensory neuropathy?

    <p>Carcinoma (paraneoplastic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease pathology? Axonal or demyelinating?

    <p>Axonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there an inherited (developmental) neuropathy?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a location where SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery is published?

    <p>Kochi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT an office location of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd in India?

    <p>Panama City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is the correct phone number for the Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd office in Nagpur?

    <p>+91-712-3245220</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as a contributor to the book?

    <p>Dr Professor Suresh Kamath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following departments is NOT mentioned as providing support in the book?

    <p>Department of ENT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as providing help in various aspects?

    <p>Dr Sampath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as a consultant in the Radiology Department?

    <p>Dr Venugopal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a part of clinical examination?

    <p>Treatment plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a symptom in clinical methods?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is an example of an objective sign in clinical methods?

    <p>Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a part of case taking or case analysis?

    <p>Postoperative management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a factor to consider in making an etiologic diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>History of immunization for different diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)?

    <p>Segmental pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?

    <p>Less than 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Axonal neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the book 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery' according to the text?

    <p>Therapeutic aspects, controversies, and recent advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is the author of the book 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery'?

    <p>Dr Sriram Bhat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the emphasis of Dr Sriram Bhat in 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery'?

    <p>Methodical and well-executed clinical examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery'?

    <p>To provide a systemic examination approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is more common in females?

    <p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is more common in males?

    <p>Carcinoma lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT seen in Muslims and Jews due to their religious practice?

    <p>Carcinoma penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is common in low socioeconomic group?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is the author of the book 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery'?

    <p>Sriram Bhat M MS (General Surgery)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Polyneuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who usually recover completely?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a part of clinical examination?

    <p>Imaging studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who usually recover completely?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of autonomic neuropathy?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is the author of the book 'SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery'?

    <p>Dr Sriram Bhat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is more common in females?

    <p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is more common in males?

    <p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is common in low socioeconomic group?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT seen in Muslims and Jews due to their religious practice?

    <p>Hydatid disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the clinical examination process?

    <p>Treatment plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a symptom?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a sign?

    <p>Redness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the history taking process?

    <p>Blood type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as providing academic support?

    <p>Dr Professor Suresh Kamath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Dean mentioned in the text?

    <p>Professor (Major General Retd) Rajagopal MCh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is mentioned as the Head of Department of Surgery in KMC, Mangalore?

    <p>Professor Thangam Varghese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is mentioned as the Head of Radiology Department in KMC, Mangalore?

    <p>Professor Navinchandra Shetty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a factor to consider in making an etiologic diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Presence of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with CIDP who may require ventilatory support?

    <p>Around 25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely duration of most polyneuropathies?

    <p>Months to years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a potential cause of autonomic neuropathy?

    <p>Long-term drug therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization recommends against breast self-examination (BSE)?

    <p>World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why breast self-examination (BSE) is no longer recommended?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to breast self-examination (BSE) recommended by some organizations?

    <p>Breast awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization co-sponsored a film demonstrating breast self-examination in the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>American Cancer Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did researchers begin reporting that there was no evidence to suggest that breast self-examination saved lives?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did activists in the 1930s promote breast self-examination?

    <p>To encourage early treatment for suspicious lumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations recommend against the use of breast self-examinations?

    <p>World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly recommended time for pre-menopausal women to perform a breast self-exam?

    <p>Just after the end of menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patterns is NOT commonly used in breast self-exams?

    <p>Horizontal strip pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a suggested step in the mnemonic device for breast self-exams?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization recommends against breast self-examination (BSE)?

    <p>World Health Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to breast self-examination (BSE) recommended by some organizations?

    <p>Breast awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did researchers begin reporting that there was no evidence to suggest that breast self-examination saved lives?

    <p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization co-sponsored a film demonstrating breast self-examination in the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>American Cancer Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did activists begin promoting breast self-examination?

    <p>1930s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did researchers in the 1970s report about breast self-examination?

    <p>It was not based on any evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizations recommend against the use of breast self-examinations?

    <p>The World Health Organization and the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly recommended time for pre-menopausal women to perform a breast self-exam?

    <p>Just after the end of menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it normally take a trained professional to teach correctly performed breast self-examinations?

    <p>Seven to ten minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizations neither recommend nor discourage breast self-examination?

    <p>The American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, the US Preventative Services Task Force, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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