Peripheral Neuropathy and Motor Units
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Which of the following diseases is characterized by predominant motor fiber involvement?

  • Guillain Barre syndrome
  • Carcinoma (paraneoplastic)
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (correct)
  • Lead toxicity

    • Which of the following diseases is characterized by pure sensory/severe proprioceptive deficit?

  • Lead toxicity
  • Carcinoma (paraneoplastic)
  • Guillain Barre syndrome
  • Vitamin B6 toxicity (correct)

    • Which of the following diseases is characterized by involvement of autonomic nerves (small fiber)?

  • ddI
  • Diabetes (correct)
  • Amyloid
  • Vincristine

    • What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?

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

    Which of the following diseases is characterized by demyelination?

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

    What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

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

    Is peripheral neuropathy commonly inherited?

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

    Which of the following is a drug or toxin exposure that can cause peripheral neuropathy?

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

    What is the clinical presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome?

    <p>Progressive muscle weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Electromyography (EMG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?

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

    Which type of neuropathy is associated with asymmetric deficits?

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

    Which type of neuropathy is characterized by symmetric deficits?

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

    Which condition is associated with acute polyneuropathy?

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

    Which condition is associated with chronic and relapsing polyneuropathy?

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

    Which fibers are affected in peripheral neuropathy?

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

    Which type of neuropathy is characterized by multiple nerve lesions?

    <p>Mononeuritis multiplex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?

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

    Which type of neuropathy may be caused by exposure to toxins?

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

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

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

    How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?

    <p>4-6 treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients with CIDP may require ventilatory support due to respiratory status?

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

    Which medication is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain in CIDP?

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

    What percentage of patients with CIDP can walk independently at 6 months?

    <p>65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?

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

    What percentage of patients with CIDP have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?

    <p>3-5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients with CIDP may die despite ICU care?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients with CIDP will develop chronic relapsing disease?

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

    What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?

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

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

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

    What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?

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

    Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?

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

    Which of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?

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

    What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?

    <p>5-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following diseases is characterized by widespread patchy demyelination and increased paralysis?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

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

    Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?

    <p>Axonal</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 of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?

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

    What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?

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

    Which of the following diseases is characterized by immune-mediated demyelination of peripheral nerves?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?

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

    Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?

    <p>Axonal</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 of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?

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

    What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?

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

    How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?

    <p>4-6</p> Signup and view all the answers

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