Questions | Correct answers | Number (n) | Percentage (%) |
When is diabetic neuropathy screening done in type 2 DM patients? |
Once a year
|
80
|
36,5
|
When is diabetic neuropathy screening done in type 1 DM patients? |
Once a year
|
50
|
22,8
|
When does nerve damage begin in DM patients? |
Prediabetes period
|
43
|
19,6
|
What is the most important risk factor for diabetic neuropathy in types 1 and 2 DM? |
DM and duration of hyperglycemia
|
192
|
87,7
|
Diabetic neuropathy (especially distal-symmetrical sensory polyneuropathy involving the lower extremities) is the most important cause of foot amputation, together with infection and ischemia. |
True
|
197
|
90,0
|
In diabetic neuropathy, the 5th cranial nerve is the most commonly involved cranial nerve and causes facial paralysis, hyperacusis, and decrease in tears. |
False
|
44
|
20,1
|
In diabetic neuropathy, the heart becomes overly sensitive to catecholamines. dysrhythmias, increased exercise intolerance and sudden death may occur. |
True
|
126
|
57,5
|
Diabetic neuropathy causes an increase in gastric motility and ejaculation rate and often diarrhea. |
False
|
70
|
32,0
|
Diabetic neuropathy may be the cause of erectile dysfunction and infertility in men, difficulty in sexual arousal and dyspareunia in women. |
True
|
197
|
90,0
|
In diabetic neuropathy, an uncontrolled increase in sweating can be seen in the affected area. |
False
|
40
|
18,3
|
What is the most effective method to prevent diabetic neuropathy and delay its progression. |
Optimal glycemic control
|
206
|
94,1
|
Knowledge of diabetic neuropathy diagnosis / screening tests | UK screening test Michigan neuropathy screening test Pin-prick test Achilles reflex Monofilament test Vibration test (128 hz diapason ) Determination of vibration threshold (Biotesiometer) EMG | 8 28 24 84 10 54 16 133 | 3,7 12,8 11,0 38,4 4,6 24,7 7,3 60,7 |