II: Polyneuropathy
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NEUROLOGY
I: Common Mononeuropathies
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Approach to Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
1 Approach to Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography Electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies play a key role in the evaluation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. Among these studies are included nerve conduction…
Blink Reflex
5 Blink Reflex Few routine electrophysiologic tests are available to evaluate the cranial nerves and their proximal segments other than visual and brainstem evoked potentials. However, cranial nerves V (trigeminal)…
Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring
Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring QUESTIONS 1. During left posterior tibial nerve somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP), scalp recording is performed over: A. Cz and C3 B. Cz and C4 C. Cz and…
Autonomic Testing and Central Neurophysiology
Autonomic Testing and Central Neurophysiology QUESTIONS 1. A 78-year-old man with shaking of lower extremities upon standing has: A. Spinal stenosis B. Orthostatic tremor C. Cerebellar degeneration D. Exaggerated physiologic…
Sleep Studies in Clinical Practice
Sleep Studies in Clinical Practice QUESTIONS 1. Cataplexy is characterized by: A. Appears to be related to non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep intrusion in waking B. Responds to gabapentin C….
General Principles of Sleep Medicine
General Principles of Sleep Medicine QUESTIONS 1. In which structure is rapid eye movement (REM) sleep generated? A. Cortex B. Medulla C. Pons D. Thalamus View Answer 1. (C): Transaction…
Electromyographic Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders
Electromyographic Findings in Common Neuromuscular Disorders QUESTIONS 1. A patient presents with a right wrist drop. The acute denervation pattern can be seen in all except: A. Abductor policis brevis…
Plexopathies and Myopathies
Plexopathies and Myopathies QUESTIONS 1. A patient presents after a motor vehicle accident (MVA) with right upper extremity weakness and sensory loss. On needle electromyogram (EMG), acute denervation pattern is…
