Irene Gold Part 3 2000 Flashcards
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Most reliable indicator of mechanical cervical nerve root compression
Unilateral hyporeflexia
Abdominal ascites with accompanying puffiness of the face indicates
- Liver problem, Portal hypertension
- Kidney problems will cause puffiness
- Nephrotic syndrome will have fluid everywhere
What is the difference between nephritis and nephrosis
amount of urine
What do AS, RA, PA, Reactive (Reiter’s) all have in common
Inflammation that leads to loss of function
The caudal portion of the thyroid cartilage is palpated at what level
- C5 (because of caudal)
- C4 is the thyroid cartilage
What level is the Cricoid cartilage palpated at
C6
Pt has tremors, tachycardia and exophthalmosis, which condition should be considered
Hyperthyroidism
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
Refer the pt to a cardiologist for congestive heart failure
Papilledema is most often caused by __ pressure
Increased intracranial pressure
Glaucoma is due to
Increased intraocular pressure
What differentiates apophysitis from osteoporosis
Age
A positive Gaenslins is indication of
Sacroiliac lesion
Polycythemia vera is an increase in
Number of normal red blood cells
Prolonged expiration, hyperresonance in the lung, mild wheezing and scattered rhonci most likely to be caused by
COPD
Which movement is greatest at the coxofemoral joint
Flexion
What spinal condition is commonly associated with ulcerative colitis
Sacroileitis
Weakness in wrist flexion and diminished triceps reflex is impingement of what nerve root
C7
Osteochondritis dessicans of the knee usually affects the
Medial femoral condyle
Diarrhea, flatulence, cheilosis, glossitis are all characteristic of what deficiency
Folic acid deficiency
Skipping or fluttering of the heart
Atrial fibrillation
Two most common condition that effect children under the age of 20
- SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
- Legg Calve Perthes
What condition is caused by median nerve entrapment
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What condition is caused by ulnar nerve entrapment
Cubital tunnel syndrome
MC cause of ascites
Cirrhosis or Hepatitis
Damage to the peroneal nerve is responsible for what type of gait
Steppage
Syringomyelia
Shawl like sensory loss distribution
What is the only arthritide that is asymmetrical
Gout
What level of the spine is MC injured in extension injuries
C4-C5
What level of the spine is MC injured in flexion injuries
C5-C6
S/Sx of Parkinsons
- Resting tremor
- Stooped posture
- Antalgic gait
- Increased muscle tone
- Mask like face
Decrease in all white blood cells is
Leukopenia
Elevated serum amylase
Pancreatitis
