Eric Complains of Sudden, Severe Shooting Pain on One Side

question 16

Multiple Choice

Eric complains of sudden, severe shooting pain on one side of his face.Chewing or touching the affected area causes pain.What is the likely diagnosis?

• A)Horner syndrome
• B)Bell palsy
• C)Tourette syndrome
• D)Trigeminal neuralgia
• E)Guillain-Barré syndrome

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Definitions:

Thanatos

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DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Altruistic Suicide

A concept by sociologist Émile Durkheim, describing a type of suicide that occurs when individuals sacrifice their life for the perceived benefit of the community.

Clinical Depression

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