A patient with mononeuropathy has come to the clinic for a check-up. What comorbidity might this patient have?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Myesthenia gravis
Ans: A
Feedback: Mononeuropathy is frequently seen in patients with diabetes. Mononeuropathy is not usually seen in patients with MS, muscular dystrophy, or myesthenia gravis.
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