Vagus Flashcards

1
Q

Palatal movement test

A

“open mouth and say ahh”

if lesion present, palpate and observe any deviation of the uvula

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2
Q

What pathology may cause an abnormal finding in the vagus test?

A
Stroke
Motor neurone disease
Lateral medullary syndrome
Aortic aneurysm 
Malignancy
post-thyroid surgery
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