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Horner's syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts
briskly to light, near effort, and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most
likely:
Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilated pupil is fixed to
light and near accommodation
Argyll Robertson pupils - CORRECT ANSWER-Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and
accommodate but do not react to light.
Seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor
physical signs, thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of
symptoms.
Dystonia - CORRECT ANSWER-neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms &
twisting of limbs.
Bradykinesia - CORRECT ANSWER-impaired ability to adjust to one's body position.
Femoral vein - CORRECT ANSWER-The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system
via:
The Abduction (Valgus) stress test - CORRECT ANSWER-Maneuver the evaluates function of
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
,Gray matter - CORRECT ANSWER-The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the:
Facial tics - CORRECT ANSWER-brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement
occurring at irregular intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging)
Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy are at high risk for
developing: - CORRECT ANSWER-columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix
vaginal adenosis, circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina.
Flexor group - CORRECT ANSWER-Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh
Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium - CORRECT ANSWER-The anterior
mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the:
The breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral region & upper
limbs - CORRECT ANSWER-Axillary lymph node drainage are includes:
trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines. - CORRECT ANSWER-Possible
causes of nasal septum perforation:
the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign - CORRECT ANSWER-thickened skin with enlarged
pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or areola. Visible sign of breast cancer.
Median Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of
thumb, second & third fingers & half of 4th digit.
Ulnar Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit
Radial Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger
,Fibrous joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage
holding bones together (sutures of skull)
Cartilaginous joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline
or fibrocartilage).
slightly movable.
Symphysis pubis & vertebrae - CORRECT ANSWER-Examples of cartilaginous joints
Mechanical neck pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles
and ligaments with associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the
upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks.
No associated radiation, paresthesias, or weakness.
Headache may be present.
Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash - CORRECT ANSWER-Paracervical pain & stiffness begins day
after injury. Accompanied by occipital headaches, dizziness & malaise
Cervical radiculopathy - CORRECT ANSWER-nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal
nerve roots in the neck region
Symptoms: sharp burning or tingling pain in neck & one arm with assiciated paresthesias.
Cervical Myelopathy - CORRECT ANSWER-cervical cord compression, neck pain associated
with bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper & lower extremities.
Diastasis Recti - CORRECT ANSWER-Rectus abdominis muscles separate at midline as tension
on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy
10 days to 3 months - CORRECT ANSWER-How long after exposure to syphilis will symptoms
begin to present?
, Cervicitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation. Investigate
for STI.
Located behind the ethmoid sinuses - CORRECT ANSWER-Sphenoidal sinuses are located:
Between the eyes & frontal sinuses, located above the eyes. - CORRECT ANSWER-Ethmoid
sinuses are located
between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER-When should an oral glucose
tolerance test be performed?
Overflow incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER-small amounts of urine leak from a full bladder
in absence of need to urinate
Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-In older adults, presence of S4 heart sound suggests:
Aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Inability to produce or understand language
Ankle fracture - CORRECT ANSWER-point tenderness over posterior aspects of right
malleolus, inability to bear weight after 4 steps
Vulvar cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-An ulcerated or raised red vulvar lesion in elderly woman
may indicate
Manifestation of cerebral palsy - CORRECT ANSWER-presence of primitive reflexes, delayed
gross motor development, lack of progression through developmental milestones.
Axioscapular group - CORRECT ANSWER-Group of muscles that pulls the shoulder backward