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IRAT #7 Flashcards

1
Q

According to souza, which is NOT a possible risk factor for VBI

A

Males over 50 years old

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2
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According to souza, symptoms of VBI occur in the practitioner’s office ___ of the time

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69%

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3
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According to Merck, ischemic stroke mimicers which produce similar neurologic deficits are

A

All of these
Hypoglycemia
Hemorrhagic stroke
Migraine

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4
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According to Merck, stroke complications can include the following EXCEPT

A

Urinary continence

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5
Q

Which of the following may NOT result in a hemorrhagic stroke

A

TIA

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6
Q

According to Merck, sudden severe headache suggests a

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

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7
Q

According to Merck, initial symptoms of a stroke occur suddenly and may include the following EXCEPT

A

Increased coordination

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8
Q

According to Merck, TIA are

A

All of these
The cause of sudden neurologic deficits
Similar to ischemic strokes but last more than 1 hour
Not accompanied by permanent brain infarctions

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9
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According to Merck, ___ of strokes are typically resulting from a thrombus or embolism

A

80%

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10
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According to merck, which is the most common stroke syndrome

A

Middle cerebral artery

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11
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According to Merck, the following symptoms can occur in 48-72 hours suggesting increased intracranial pressure EXCEPT

A

Lucid consciousness

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12
Q

A patient who develops symptoms like dizziness, diplopia, dysarthria, numbness and/or nausea after a cervical adjustment

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Should have their vitals monitored and an ambulance called

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13
Q

According to souza, the prognosis for patients who suffer VBI is

A

All of these
66% of occlusions are recanalized
90% of stenosis resolves eventually
33% of aneurysms decrease in size

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14
Q

Alcoholism and hypertension are common risk factors for stroke. T/F

A

True

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15
Q

According to souza, a helpful pneumonic device for remembering VBI symptoms/signs is

A

The 5 Ds 3 Ns

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16
Q

According to souza, the following may cause a vertebrobasilar ischemia EXCEPT

A

Femoral emboli

17
Q

According to souza, the most common symptoms of a vertebrobasilar ischemia is

A

Dizziness

18
Q

According to merck, medical evaluation of a possible stroke patient aims to establish the following EXCEPT

A

The best third party payer to bill for services rendered

19
Q

According to souza, the following adjustment techniques associated with VBI occurrence are often misleading and overlapping including

A

All of these

60% rotation
10% rotation with extension
4% rotation with flexion and hyperextension

20
Q

According to souza, standard in-office testing cannot detect arterial anomalies or pathology that predisposes patients to VBI. T/F

A

True

21
Q

According to souza, a concussion is considered a subset of

A

Mild traumatic brain injury

22
Q

According to souza, the definition of concussion does NOT include

A

Loss of consciousness

23
Q

According to souza, the m/c signs, symptoms of concussions include HA, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and other emortional manifestations. T/F

A

True

24
Q

According to souza, the sports concussion assessment tool is a comprehensive approach to initially assess concussions. T/F

A

True

25
Q

According to souza, RTP (return to play) clearance involves a gradual step by step increase in physical demands and sports contact. T/F

A

True

26
Q

According to souza, the following individuals must be educated about teh dangers of concussion except

A

Concession vendors

27
Q

According to souza, SIS stands for ___ and the pediatric population has an increased risk of prolonged concussion symptoms.

A

Second injury syndrome

28
Q

According to souza, SIS patients experience

A

Rapid hydrocephalus

29
Q

According to souza, tests for neuropsychological function to evaluate cognitive functioning include the following except

A

Concussion evaluation test

30
Q

According to souza, a post-concussion migraine HA has been reported, especially with sports such as cricket and lacrosse. T/F

A

False

31
Q

According to souza, the m/c symptom of a VBI is

A

Dizziness

32
Q

According to souza, possible risk factors for VBI include

A

Ligamentous hypermobility and giant cell arteritis

33
Q

A chiro who’s patient displays symptoms of VBI before being adjusted should document in their records that no adjustment was performed in their records. T/F

A

True

34
Q

According to souza, the following adjustment techniques associated more with VBI occurrence are often misleading and overlapping, including

A

All of the above

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