Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with ascending unilateral facial weakness involving the forehead that developed over 24 hours. There is no limb weakness or rash. According to standard Bell palsy management, what is the most appropriate initial treatment within 72 hours of onset?

Accepted Answer

High-dose oral corticosteroids

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Observation only

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IV thrombolysis

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Broad-spectrum IV antibiotics

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Surgical decompression of the facial nerve

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with ascending unilateral facial weakness involving the forehead that developed over 24 hours. There is no limb weakness or rash. According to standard Bell palsy management, what is the most appropriate initial treatment within 72 hours of onset?