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What is an rrt medical test for vagus nerve damage?
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Test CN IX and X: Neurologic exam for cranial nerves ix and x is performed simultaneously. We are looking for the soft palate elevation and gag reflex. Introduce tongue depressor in the back of the throat touching lightly the roof of the mouth. Abnormality - asymmetrical exam of localization - brain stem mri to rule out pathology.
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