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Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope?
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?
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?
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?
What is a characteristic of psychogenic pseudo syncope?
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What is the cause of syncope?
What is the cause of syncope?
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