A. Roots of trigeminal nerve are attached to pons
B. It has three main divisions
C. Trigeminal nerve supplies the dura mater of middle cranial fossa
D. The trigeminal ganglion contributes to the sensory root only
Related Mcqs:
- All of the following structures are associated with branches of the trigeminal nerve EXCEPT the______________?
A. Foramen ovale
B. Foramen rotundum
C. Superior orbital fissure
D. Stylomastoid foramen - Trigeminal nerve has how many nuclei in CNS______________?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six - All of the following are true about trigeminal neuralgia EXCEPT______________?
A. it is unilateral
B. it is of throbbing nature
C. it is triggered by touching cheeks, mucosa etc
D. occurs in bouts - Motor division of trigeminal division comes out via_______________?
A. Foramen spinosum
B. Foramen magnum
C. Foramen ovale
D. Foramen lacerum - The hypoglossal nerve is the motor nerve to all of the muscles of the tongue except, the____________?
A. Genioglossus
B. Palatoglossus
C. Superior longitudinal muscle
D. Inferior longitudinal muscle - Carbamazepine has been utilized to successfully diminish attacks in trigeminal neuralgia. During this therapy which of the following is indicated ?
A. Clinical observation only
B. Clinical observation and complete blood and platelet counts prior to and at frequent intervals during therapy
C. No monitoring
D. Complete blood investigation only if adverse symptoms arise - Which of the following drugs is not effective in case of Trigeminal Neuralgia ?
A. Carbamazipine
B. acetaminophen
C. phenytoin sodium
D. Baclofen - Trigeminal neuralgia_______________?
A. Does not disturb the patient during sleep
B. Can be treated with NSAID’s
C. Always bilateral in distribution
D. Is a hereditary condition - Anti-convulsants frequently used in management of trigeminal neuralgia are_______________?
A. Phenytoin
B. Gabapentin
C. Baclofen
D. All of the above - The latest drug of the choice in the management in trigeminal neuralgia is______________?
A. valproic acid
B. carbamazepine
C. Diphen hydantoin
D. None of the above
