Clinical Investigator Interview Questions and Answers

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar.

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.

• Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin.

• Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after delivery.

• Diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, and nerv...read more

Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body.

• Autoimmune disorders result from a malfunction of the immune system.

• Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and type 1 diabetes.

• Treatment often involves managing symptoms and suppressing the immune response.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore function to a joint by replacing or resurfacing the joint.

• Arthroscopy involves inserting a small camera into the joint to visualize and diagnose issues.

• Arthroplasty involves replacing damaged joint surfaces with artificial components.

• Common arthroplasty procedures include hip replacement and knee replacement.

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the tibial nerve is compressed or squeezed as it passes through the tarsal tunnel in the ankle.

• It causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the foot and ankle.

• Common causes include injury, overuse, and underlying conditions like flat feet or arthritis.

• Treatment options include rest, physical therapy, medication, and in severe cases, surgery.

• Examples of diagnostic tests include nerve conduction studies and imaging scans.

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Cranial nerves in order: Bells palsy affects cranial nerve VII (facial nerve).

• Cranial nerve VII is the facial nerve

• Bells palsy is a condition that affects the facial nerve, causing weakness or paralysis on one side of the face

• The order of cranial nerves is: I - Olfactory, II - Optic, III - Oculomotor, IV - Trochlear, V - Trigeminal, VI - Abducens, VII - Facial, VIII - Vestibulocochlear, IX - Glossopharyngeal, X - Vagus, XI - Accessory, XII - Hypoglossal