Radicular Pain

Question 1

Knowledge of the dermatome map is essential to recognizing what?

Answer 1

NERVE ROOT DAMAGE
or
RADICULOPATHY

Question 2

When is radiculopathy suspected?

Answer 2

LOSS OF SENSATION IN A DERMATOME

Question 3

Radicular pain often results from what?

Answer 3

MECHANICAL COMPRESSION
or
IRRITATION OF ROOT

Question 4

Anyone who has recovered from ______________ may develop shingles, including children.
(Risk increases with age 50 +)

Answer 4

CHICKEN POX

Question 5

What is the initial sign of shingles?

Answer 5

BURNING, TINGLING, VERY SENSITIVE SKIN

Question 6

How long will the rash of raised dots/painful blisters of shingles typically last?

Answer 6

2 WEEKS

Question 7

Shingles can appear anywhere, but is most often presented where?

Answer 7

TRUNK
+
BUTTOCKS

Question 8

Where is it believed that the unilateral migration of shingles stems from internally?

Answer 8

DRG CELL BODIES

Question 9

____________ damage can occur from nerve damage associated with herpes.

Answer 9

CHRONIC

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