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Which of the following diseases is characterized by predominant motor fiber involvement?
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?
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)?
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?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by demyelination?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by demyelination?
What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Is peripheral neuropathy commonly inherited?
Is peripheral neuropathy commonly inherited?
Which of the following is a drug or toxin exposure that can cause peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a drug or toxin exposure that can cause peripheral neuropathy?
What is the clinical presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome?
What is the clinical presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome?
What is the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?
What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with asymmetric deficits?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with asymmetric deficits?
Which type of neuropathy is characterized by symmetric deficits?
Which type of neuropathy is characterized by symmetric deficits?
Which condition is associated with acute polyneuropathy?
Which condition is associated with acute polyneuropathy?
Which condition is associated with chronic and relapsing polyneuropathy?
Which condition is associated with chronic and relapsing polyneuropathy?
Which fibers are affected in peripheral neuropathy?
Which fibers are affected in peripheral neuropathy?
Which type of neuropathy is characterized by multiple nerve lesions?
Which type of neuropathy is characterized by multiple nerve lesions?
Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?
Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?
Which type of neuropathy may be caused by exposure to toxins?
Which type of neuropathy may be caused by exposure to toxins?
Which of the following is the preferred treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) due to its ease of administration?
Which of the following is the preferred treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) due to its ease of administration?
How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?
How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?
What percentage of patients with CIDP may require ventilatory support due to respiratory status?
What percentage of patients with CIDP may require ventilatory support due to respiratory status?
Which medication is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain in CIDP?
Which medication is commonly used to manage neuropathic pain in CIDP?
What percentage of patients with CIDP can walk independently at 6 months?
What percentage of patients with CIDP can walk independently at 6 months?
What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?
What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?
What percentage of patients with CIDP have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?
What percentage of patients with CIDP have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?
What percentage of patients with CIDP may die despite ICU care?
What percentage of patients with CIDP may die despite ICU care?
What percentage of patients with CIDP will develop chronic relapsing disease?
What percentage of patients with CIDP will develop chronic relapsing disease?
What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?
What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?
Which of the following is a common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a common pattern of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?
What is the duration of most polyneuropathies?
Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?
Which type of neuropathy may have an inherited (developmental) cause?
Which of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?
Which of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?
What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?
What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who have a prolonged course with incomplete recovery?
What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?
What is the percentage of patients with CIDP who die despite ICU care?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by widespread patchy demyelination and increased paralysis?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by widespread patchy demyelination and increased paralysis?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?
What is the abbreviation for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by immune-mediated demyelination of peripheral nerves?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by immune-mediated demyelination of peripheral nerves?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a possible etiology of peripheral neuropathy?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?
Which type of neuropathy is associated with selective involvement of motor nerves and preserved deep tendon reflexes?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
What is the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?
Which of the following is the most common treatment option for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)?
What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?
What percentage of patients with CIDP usually recover completely?
How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?
How many treatments are usually required for Plasmapheresis in the management of CIDP?
