Neuropathy

Question 1

If you see symmetrical ascending paralysis, you would suspect which neuropathy?

Answer 1

Guillain Barre!

Question 2

Radiculopathy

Answer 2

Follows dermatomal pattern

Question 3

Metabolic diseases showing a “_____ _____” Axonal damage pattern

Answer 3

Dying Back

Question 4

_____ deficiency, is the most common metabolic neuropaty

Answer 4

B12

Question 5

Wallerian Degeneration

Answer 5

Axonal damage “Dying forward”

Question 6

In Charcot-Marie-Tooth, CMT 1 is associated with ______ regulation

Answer 6

Myelin

Question 7

Polyneuropathy is usually generalized, with characteristic _____ and ____ pattern

Answer 7

Glove and Stocking

Question 8

Loss of ______ sense is the most common feature of B12 neuropathy

Answer 8

Vibration

Question 9

In Charcot-Marie-Tooth, CMT is associated with ______ regulation

Answer 9

Axonal

Question 10

Guillain barre usually begins ____ to _____ weeks after an infection or vaccination

Answer 10

1-3

Question 11

Wallerian and Axonal degeneration cause ______ but Segmental Demyelination does not

Answer 11

Atrophy

Question 12

CMT1 affects distal muscle, but not small fibers since myelination is affected and the small guys don’t have it. When does CMT1 begin and how fast is its progression?

Answer 12

• Childhood
• Slow progression

Question 13

Key lumbar tap test results in Guillain barre is:

Answer 13

Increased CSF protein with normal cell count

Question 14

If a peripheral nerve is affected is known as ________pathy

Answer 14

Mononeuropathy (ex: carpal tunnel syndrome)