A Patient Reports Paroxysms of Burning, Shock-Like Pain on Both

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient reports paroxysms of burning, shock-like pain on both sides of the face usually triggered by chewing or talking. The provider suspects trigeminal neuralgia. Based on these presenting symptoms, what testing is indicated?

• A) Autoimmune laboratory panel
• B) Inflammatory markers
• C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• D) Plain radiographs

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