CM Flashcards
1
Q
which vertebra is at the level of the iliac crest
A
L4
2
Q
what do high PMNs make you think?
A
bacteria
3
Q
method behind ESR
A
RBCs are normally (-) charged. Inflammation will cause more (+) charges. Rouleaux formation, faster settling
4
Q
normal sed range
A
Male: 3-10, female: 4-25
5
Q
Compare sens of ESR and CRP
A
CRP is more sens.
6
Q
when would you use a hs CRP
A
infection in neonates, cardiac risk in asymptomatic adults
7
Q
spondylolysis
A
fracture of pars interarticularis
8
Q
spondylolisthesis
A
thickened ligamentum flavum, herniate disc, hypertrophied facet
9
Q
three main origins of back pain
A
disc, facet, SI
10
Q
aspects of MSK Pex
A
inspect, palpate, active and passive ROM, tone, assessment for inflammation, strength
