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Fish MCQ 15

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Friday, July 27 1973 by fish

Last modified on Friday, July 27 1973.

PNS lesions would be characterized by the following physical exam findings EXCEPT:

 
        A) Hypoactive or absent DTRs
 
        B) Sensory loss in Stocking-Glove distribution
 
        C) Flaccid muscle tone
 
        D) Hyperactive DTRs
 
        E) Sensory loss in dermatomal distribution
 

 


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This question was created on July 27, 1973 by fish.
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A) Hypoactive or absent DTRs

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Hypoactive/absent DTRs are characteristic of PNS lesions  (See References)

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B) Sensory loss in Stocking-Glove distribution

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Stocking-Glove distribution sensory distribution is characteristic of PNS lesions  (See References)

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C) Flaccid muscle tone

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Flaccid muscle tone is characteristic of PNS lesions  (See References)

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D) Hyperactive DTRs

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Hyperactive DTRs are characteristic of CNS lesions  (See References)

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E) Sensory loss in dermatomal distribution

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Dermatomal distribution is characteristic of PNS lesions  (See References)

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References:

1. Vanderah, T. W., & Nolte, J. (2019). Chapter 18: Overview of Motor Systems. In Nolte's essentials of the human brain. essay, Elsevier.
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Fish MCQ 15
Question ID: 112622123
Question written by fish. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 07/27/1973
Modified: 07/27/1973
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