Trigeminal Neuralgia Quiz

By:Mohamed Mamdouh

What is trigeminal neuralgia?

Which cranial nerve is primarily affected in trigeminal neuralgia?

What is the most common trigger for trigeminal neuralgia pain?

True or False: Trigeminal neuralgia typically affects both sides of the face simultaneously.

Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage trigeminal neuralgia pain?

What surgical procedure may be considered for patients with trigeminal neuralgia resistant to medication?

What is the duration of the typical trigeminal neuralgia attack?

What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

What term is commonly used to describe the brief pain-free intervals between episodes of trigeminal neuralgia?

True or False: Trigeminal neuralgia is often a result of a structural compression of the trigeminal nerve by a blood vessel.