The most feared complication of cranial arthritis is:

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The most feared complication of cranial arthritis is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cranial arteritis (giant cell arteritis) most feared complication is blindness from optic artery involvement.

Question 2 of 5

Jacksonian seizures

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Jacksonian seizures start focally and may spread along a motor strip.

Question 3 of 5

Syringomyelia:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Syringomyelia causes early hand muscle wasting and dissociated sensory loss.

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Indication for prompt corticosteroid therapy in sarcoidosis include:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Steroids are indicated for disfiguring skin lesions and hypercalciuria in sarcoidosis to prevent complications.

Question 5 of 5

Spontaneous pneumothorax:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax causes sudden dyspnea and chest pain with minimal findings unless complicated.

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