Dirty USMLE Flashcards
What will cause the pressure-volume loop to become skinny and taller
Increased After-load
Which CN’s are located in the midbrain, pons, and medulla
Midbrain = 3, 4 Pons = 5, 6, 7, 8 Medulla = 9, 10, 11, 12
What is a 3rd degree AV block
Constant P-R intervals and constant Q-Q intervals, but they fire independently of one-another
Psych D/O = 1+ month of nightmares/flashbacks
PTSD
What is injured if a light is shined in the left eye and neither eye constricts
Left afferent optic n.
What do LMN lesions cause in the muscles
LESS contraction, tone, reflexes, and toes point down (- Babinski)
What is the difference b/w a Wenckebach (type 1) and type 2 Mobitz AV blocks
Longer, Longer, Longer, drop = Wenckeback; Constant lengthening, drop = type 2
Which CN’s are located centrally
3, 6, 9, 12 (divisible by 12)
MC Tx of negative Sx’s =
2nd Gen Anti-psychotics (Atypicals) –> Risperidone, Clozapine
What is the timeline difference b/w a Brief Psychotic episode, Schizophreniform, and Schizophrenia
< 1 month = Brief psychotic 1-6 months = Schizophreniform > 6 months = Schizophrenia
Which type of lesion (UMN/LMN) will cause atrophy quickest
LMN
Rule of 4’s for Midline Strokes =
Motor –> MLF (eye motor), CST (UMN motor), Medial Lemniscus (Prop/Vib), CN motor nuclei
Rule of 4’s for Lateral Strokes =
Sensory –> STT (Pain/Temp), SCT (RAM), SNS chain (Dilation, sweating), CN sensory nuclei
Psych D/O = wants friends but scared
Avoidant
Withdrawal Sx’s = N/V, Cramping, Aches, Yawning
Opioids
Psych D/O = cutting, splitting, dramatic, mood swings
Borderline