additional notes cn and 65

Question 1

what branch does trigeminal neuralgia occurs

Answer 1

2nd and 3rd

Question 2

this disease is common with px with myasthenia gravis

Answer 2

trigeminal neuralgia

Question 3

what are the surgical tx for trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 3

microvascular decompression of the trigeminal neuralgia
radiofrequency thermal coagulation
percutaneous balloon micro compression

Question 4

there is a unilateral shooting and stabbing pain or burning sensation

Answer 4

trigeminal neuralgia

Question 5

there is a sudden twitching of the eyes or mouth

Answer 5

trigeminal neuralgia

Question 6

it relieves pain in most patient with trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 6

carbamazepine

Question 7

idiopathic facial paralysis

Answer 7

bell’s palsy

Question 8

the face is distorted from paralysis of the facial muscles, drooping of mouth, drooling, excessive lacrimation

Answer 8

bells palsy

Question 9

what corticosteroid is given to px with bell’s palsy

Answer 9

prednisone

Question 10

disorder of the nervous system

Answer 10

peripheral neuropathy

Question 11

a disorder affecting peripheral motor and sensory nerves

Answer 11

peripheral neuropathy

Question 12

is there a tx for peripheral neuropathy

Answer 12

NONE

Question 13

it is limited to a single peripheral nerve and its branche

Answer 13

mononeuropathy

Question 14

it arises when the trunk of the nerve is compressed or entrapped, overstretched, punctures

Answer 14

mononeuropathy

Question 15

a seldom major symptom of mononeuropathy

Answer 15

pain