Syncope and Management Quiz
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Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope?

  • It is associated with a sudden and transient loss of consciousness (correct)
  • It is typically due to cerebral hyperperfusion
  • It is always accompanied by rhythmic clonic movements
  • It is usually resolved with medical intervention
  • What distinguishes syncope from an epileptic seizure?

  • Syncope is typically associated with longer duration of loss of consciousness
  • Both are associated with loss of bowel and bladder control
  • Epileptic seizures are due to cerebral hypo perfusion
  • Tongue biting greatly increases the chance of an epileptic seizure (correct)
  • What is a distinguishing feature of TIA (transient ischemic attack) compared to syncope?

  • Syncope is sudden and transient focal neurological deficit
  • TIA is due to cerebral hypo perfusion
  • TIA presents with isolated loss of consciousness (correct)
  • TIA is always associated with rhythmic clonic movements
  • What is a characteristic of psychogenic pseudo syncope?

    <p>Patients often have a history of frequent, recurrent episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of syncope?

    <p>Cerebral hypo perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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