Peripheral Nervous System and Neurologic Exam - Question 5

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Sunday, August 15 2010 by jdmiles

Last modified on Sunday, August 15 2010.

 
        A) Nerve biopsy
 
        B) Physical exam
 
        C) Electrodiagnostic testing (Nerve conduction studies and electromyography)
 
        D) Laboratory tests
 
        E) Muscle biopsy
 

 

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A) Nerve biopsy

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The neurologic physical exam is most likely to provide the most information in localizing a lesion within the nervous system. The remaining studies are often needed to provide additional data.  (See References)

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B) Physical exam

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The neurologic physical exam is most likely to provide the most information in localizing a lesion within the nervous system. The remaining studies are often needed to provide additional data.  (See References)

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C) Electrodiagnostic testing (Nerve conduction studies and electromyography)

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The neurologic physical exam is most likely to provide the most information in localizing a lesion within the nervous system. The remaining studies are often needed to provide additional data.  (See References)

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D) Laboratory tests

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The neurologic physical exam is most likely to provide the most information in localizing a lesion within the nervous system. The remaining studies are often needed to provide additional data.  (See References)

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E) Muscle biopsy

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The neurologic physical exam is most likely to provide the most information in localizing a lesion within the nervous system. The remaining studies are often needed to provide additional data.  (See References)

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References:

1. Preston, D.C., and Shapiro, B.E. (2005). Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Philadelphia. Chapter 2.(ISBN:075067492X)

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Peripheral Nervous System and Neurologic Exam - Question 5
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Created: 08/15/2010
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