A 24-year-old man presents with sudden onset unilateral facial weakness involving the forehead, starting 24 hours ago. There are no other neurological...

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A 24-year-old man presents with sudden onset unilateral facial weakness involving the forehead, starting 24 hours ago. There are no other neurological signs. What is the most appropriate management?

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Oral Prednisolone 50-60mg daily

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Urgent MRI brain

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Oral Aciclovir 400mg five times daily

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Lubricating eye drops only

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Referral to Neurology

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bell's Palsy

A 24-year-old man presents with sudden onset unilateral facial weakness involving the forehead, starting 24 hours ago. There are no other neurological signs. What is the most appropriate management?