A 45-year-old man complains of sudden onset unilateral facial droop, unable to close his eye, with no limb weakness. What is the most appropriate init...

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A 45-year-old man complains of sudden onset unilateral facial droop, unable to close his eye, with no limb weakness. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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Start high-dose oral prednisolone

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MRI scan of the brain

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Refer for urgent neurosurgery

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Oral aciclovir alone

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Eye patch only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bell’s Palsy

A 45-year-old man complains of sudden onset unilateral facial droop, unable to close his eye, with no limb weakness. What is the most appropriate initial management?