Sensory nerve conduction study normal values

Topic: Pharmacology

Created on Monday, July 24 2006 by

Last modified on Wednesday, December 31 1969.

 
        A) ≥ 18 uV
 
        B) ≥ 16 uV
 
        C) ≥ 6 uV
 
        D) ≥ 2 uV
 
        E) ≥ 5 uV
 

 

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) ≥ 18 uV

This answer is incorrect.

When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the superficial peroneal nerve, testing at the lateral ankle, the standard amplitude is ≥6 uV.  (See References)

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B) ≥ 16 uV

This answer is incorrect.

When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the superficial peroneal nerve, testing at the lateral ankle, the standard amplitude is ≥6 uV.  (See References)

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C) ≥ 6 uV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the superficial peroneal nerve, testing at the lateral ankle, the standard amplitude is ≥6 uV.  (See References)

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D) ≥ 2 uV

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When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the superficial peroneal nerve, testing at the lateral ankle, the standard amplitude is ≥6 uV.  (See References)

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E) ≥ 5 uV

This answer is incorrect.

When performing a motor nerve conduction test on the superficial peroneal nerve, testing at the lateral ankle, the standard amplitude is ≥6 uV.  (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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Sensory nerve conduction study normal values
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