Irene Gold Part 3 2000

Question 1

Most reliable indicator of mechanical cervical nerve root compression

Answer 1

Unilateral hyporeflexia

Question 2

Abdominal ascites with accompanying puffiness of the face indicates

Answer 2

• Liver problem, Portal hypertension
• Kidney problems will cause puffiness
• Nephrotic syndrome will have fluid everywhere

Question 3

What is the difference between nephritis and nephrosis

Answer 3

amount of urine

Question 4

What do AS, RA, PA, Reactive (Reiter’s) all have in common

Answer 4

Inflammation that leads to loss of function

Question 5

The caudal portion of the thyroid cartilage is palpated at what level

Answer 5

• C5 (because of caudal)

- C4 is the thyroid cartilage

Question 6

What level is the Cricoid cartilage palpated at

Answer 6

C6

Question 7

Pt has tremors, tachycardia and exophthalmosis, which condition should be considered

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Question 8

What is the proper management for a pt with neck pain, fatigue, frequent dyspnea, RUQ pain, hepatomegaly, ankle edema and mild cyanosis of the fingertips and toes

Answer 8

Refer the pt to a cardiologist for congestive heart failure

Question 9

Papilledema is most often caused by __ pressure

Answer 9

Increased intracranial pressure

Question 10

Glaucoma is due to

Answer 10

Increased intraocular pressure

Question 11

What differentiates apophysitis from osteoporosis

Answer 11

Age

Question 12

A positive Gaenslins is indication of

Answer 12

Sacroiliac lesion

Question 13

Polycythemia vera is an increase in

Answer 13

Number of normal red blood cells

Question 14

Prolonged expiration, hyperresonance in the lung, mild wheezing and scattered rhonci most likely to be caused by

Answer 14

COPD

Question 15

Which movement is greatest at the coxofemoral joint

Answer 15

Flexion

Question 16

What spinal condition is commonly associated with ulcerative colitis

Answer 16

Sacroileitis

Question 17

Weakness in wrist flexion and diminished triceps reflex is impingement of what nerve root

Answer 17

C7

Question 18

Osteochondritis dessicans of the knee usually affects the

Answer 18

Medial femoral condyle

Question 19

Diarrhea, flatulence, cheilosis, glossitis are all characteristic of what deficiency

Answer 19

Folic acid deficiency

Question 20

Skipping or fluttering of the heart

Answer 20

Atrial fibrillation

Question 21

Two most common condition that effect children under the age of 20

Answer 21

• SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis)

- Legg Calve Perthes

Question 22

What condition is caused by median nerve entrapment

Answer 22

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 23

What condition is caused by ulnar nerve entrapment

Answer 23

Cubital tunnel syndrome

Question 24

MC cause of ascites

Answer 24

Cirrhosis or Hepatitis

Question 25

Damage to the peroneal nerve is responsible for what type of gait

Answer 25

Steppage

Question 26

Syringomyelia

Answer 26

Shawl like sensory loss distribution

Question 27

What is the only arthritide that is asymmetrical

Answer 27

Gout

Question 28

What level of the spine is MC injured in extension injuries

Answer 28

C4-C5

Question 29

What level of the spine is MC injured in flexion injuries

Answer 29

C5-C6

Question 30

S/Sx of Parkinsons

Answer 30

• Resting tremor
• Stooped posture
• Antalgic gait
• Increased muscle tone
• Mask like face

Question 31

Decrease in all white blood cells is

Answer 31

Leukopenia

Question 32

Elevated serum amylase

Answer 32

Pancreatitis