PCM final Flashcards
relevant past medical history as it relates to the eye
glaucoma diabetes thyroid disease ASCD (atherosclorisis) collagen vascular disease HIV IBD
hi cat dg !!!!
thumb dermatome
C6
define dysarthria
defective articulation (usually caused by duct in motor control of speech apparatus)
illiopsoas muscle test
-pt flex hip against resistance
increased abdominal pain is a positive finding indicating irritation of the posts muscle from inflammation of the appendix
*historical test with low sensitivity and specificity for appendicitis
___ can inhibit the absorption of heme and non-heme iron
calcium
Adsons Test
find pt pulse the extend, abduct, and external rotate arm while pt rotates head to each side and hold inhalation
- is change in pulse or sx reproduction
- indicates thoracic outlet syndrome with compression of subclavian A between scalene (looking away from affected side) or 1st rib/cervical rib (looking toward affected side)
what does scaly skin around the eyebrows indicate
seborrheic dermatitis
what are non conjugated inactivated or killed vaccines ? example>
organisms is carefully killed (thermally or chemically) before injection
- imunogenticity is retained
- ex: hep A, polio, rabies
what are live attenuated vaccines ? examples
- version of microbe that is weakened in lab
- stronger mucosal immunity develops
- do not use if pt is immunocompromised
- do not use if they have received blood products in the recent past (up to 11 months)
ex: MMR, varicella, rotavirus, influenza (nasal) , Zoster
good sources of Vitamins B1 (thiamin)
legumes, lean pork, enriched grains
___ describes severe drowsiness, listlessness, and apathy accompanied by reduced alertness. A lethargic patient often needs a gentle touch or verbal stimulation to initiate a response. Causes can include severe illnesses or infections, recreational drugs, and organ failure.
lethargy
when are booster vaccines given
4-6 years old
coordination (cerebellar testing)
finger- to -nose (dysmetrria and dyspraxia of voluntary movement)
finger-to - finger (postion sense and labyrinth eval)
heel- to - shin
rapid alternating movements
gait is all over the place as if the patient is falling but does not fall and is usual caused by psychogenic idiopaths
symmetrical abnormal gait : astasia-abasia (functional)
move a 5 mm tipped pin inward beyond the boundary along a line bisecting the horizontal and vertical meridians and ask the patient to tell you when the pin first appears
kinetic red target test for visual field confrontation
**use with finger wiggle test for high specificity for visual field loss
importance of vitamin B3 (niacin)
oxioreductases NAD and NADP
what diseases are in the differential dx with spontaneous episodic symptoms are present with dizziness
unilateral hearing loss - menieres dz
migraine associated - vestibular migraine
anxiety associated - psych disorder
anal wink reflex
superficial tendon reflex of S4/5
- useful for caudal equine or lesions that affect the sacral region
- touch areas around perirectal region and not if there is contraction
- abnormal is no contraction is present
elimate what dx before dx dementia
depression and delirium
squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma in the eye region can be see with
scabs and new skin lesions around the eyelids and eye lashes
coordination of muscle movement involves input from what 4 systems
- motor (strength)
- cerebellar (rhythmic movement and steady posture)
- vestibular ( balance and eye coordination)
- sensory ( position sense)
good sources of Vitamins B2 (riboflavin)
wheat germ , leafy veggies
postive stork test indicates
posible pars defect or stress fracture
change in elasticity in periorbital area (eye examination)
lipoatrophy or lipohypertrophy from topical meds
importance of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
carb amino acid and lipid metabolism
neurotransmitter, sphingolipids, and heme synthesis
resting tremor vs action tremors
most tremors are action and occur with voluntary muscle contraction (postural, isometric, kinetic, and intention)
resting occurs in body part that is relaxed and supported against gravity, enhanced by mental stress or movement of other body part, diminished by voluntary movement of that body part
what does TiTrATE the evaluation of dizziness mean
timing of the sx (onset, duration, evolution)
triggers of sx (actions movement or situation)
Targeted examination
places dizziness in 1 of 3 scenes - triggered episodic sx, spontaneous episodic sx, or continuous vestibular sx
what is a contraindication to dilating pupils (mydriasis)? and what might dilating these patients do
NEVER for shallow anterior chambers
-may induce acute angle -closure glaucoma
dizziness that increases with motion is common to ____
both peripheral and central causes
gaenslen test
-flex one hip and knee to chest while simultaneously extending opposite hip off side of table
or pt lateral recumbent and pt flexes lower hip and holds and physical extends top hip
-+ = posterior pelvic pain
-indicates SI joint dysfunction or pathology
what medicines have ocular side effects
steroids plaquenil antihistamines antidepressants antipsychotics antiarrhythmics beta blockers
Baps!!!
importance of iron
hemoglobin
myoglobin
cytochromes a, b, c
light touch testing for
spinothalamic and posterior columns
associated symptoms to screen for with eye complaints
pain drainage itching burning vision change blurry vision flashing lights
what are toxoid vaccines ?
vaccines with the sub-unit antigen or inactivated toxin
-includes parts that best stimulate the immune response
optic disc cupping might be associated with
glaucoma
jefferson fracture
axial compression –> C1 fracture
good sources of calcium
dark leafy veggies, tofu, broccoli, cauliflower, flax seeds, beans, lentils, dairy
___ is a level of impaired consciousness in which a person only minimally responds to vigorous stimulation, such as pinching the toe or shining a light in the eyes. Causes can include stroke, drug overdose, lack of oxygen, brain edema, and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
stupor
sensation of self-motion when they are not moving or a distorted self-motion during normal head movement seen with asymmetry in vestibular system or disorder of peripheral labyrinth of its central connection
vertigo
_____ is sometimes palpable through the eyelid. what is it?
chalazion (A slow-growing, inflammatory lump in the tear gland of the eyelid)
- blocks meibomian gland
- nontender and nonpainful unless inflammed
- in the LID
lesions of cranial nerve X results in
dysphonia
dysphagia
dyspnea
loss of gag / cough reflex
decorticate vs decerebrate posturing
decorticate= both arms flexed and legs are stiff and extended
-lesion above brain stem in thalamus
decerebrate = arms are extended and legs are extended, usually indicates a brainstem lesion in the mid brain
what is chorea
a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face.
abdominal reflex
test all 4 quadrants stroking abdomen causes umbilicus to move toward area of stimulation
-if absent = abnormal superficial tendon reflex of T10-12
+ Roos or EAST test indicates
thoracic outlet syndrome with compression of the subclavian A.
good sources of Vitamins D
mushrooms
fortified milk, OJ, cod liver oil, fish, egg, yolk
vertigo paired with abnormal gait and tendency to fall to affected side, and horizontal nystagmus to affected side
vestibular neuritis
-tx with anti-emetic, anti-histamine, or benzos
nuchal rigidity, and brudzinski’s test indicates
inflammation in subarachnoid space (meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage)
what are conjugated vaccines ?
pathogens are surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule and are immunogenic
- t-cell dependent immunity to polysaccharides is triggered
- strengthens immune memory