Motor nerve conduction study normal values

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Thursday, July 6 2006 by

Last modified on Wednesday, December 31 1969.

 
        A) ≥ 9 mV
 
        B) ≥ 2 mV
 
        C) ≥ 1 mV
 
        D) ≥ 10 mV
 
        E) ≥ 5 mV
 

 

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) ≥ 9 mV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the radial nerve, testing at the extensor indicis proprius, the normal amplitude is ≥ 2 mV.  (See References)

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B) ≥ 2 mV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the radial nerve, testing at the extensor indicis proprius, the normal amplitude is ≥ 2 mV.  (See References)

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C) ≥ 1 mV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the radial nerve, testing at the extensor indicis proprius, the normal amplitude is ≥ 2 mV.  (See References)

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D) ≥ 10 mV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the radial nerve, testing at the extensor indicis proprius, the normal amplitude is ≥ 2 mV.  (See References)

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E) ≥ 5 mV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the radial nerve, testing at the extensor indicis proprius, the normal amplitude is ≥ 2 mV.  (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. Pp. 663-666.

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Motor nerve conduction study normal values
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