N580 FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | N580 FINAL STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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Definition
One of the causes is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s
disease)
• Slow progression of thyroid hypofunction
• Insidious onset and progresses slowly
symptoms include hoarseness, deafness, confusion, frank psychosis,
dementia, ataxia, depression, constipation, intolerance of cold
temperatures, dry skin, and hair loss. usually bradycardic and may have
a pericardial effusion.
Tx: levothyroxine
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, macrocytic anemia Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Phalen's test Hypothyroidism
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Definition
pain or discomfort in the lumbosacral region (lowest vertebrae) of the
back
neurologic signs and symptoms that would suggest a specific
musculoskeletal cause, such as a herniated disk, and for signs and
symptoms that would suggest the presence of a systemic disease.
absence of neurologic signs and symptoms signs and symptoms that
suggest a specific musculoskeletal cause and signs and symptoms that
would suggest the presence of a systemic disease, resolution within 3
to 4 weeks.
Nonspecific mechanical back pain: 97% of the back pain seen in a
primary care practice is caused by
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Fever Knee pain
, Low Back Pain (LBP) Depression (depressed mood)
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Definition
Inspection: Gait, Alignment (varus/valgus), swelling/joint effusion,
muscle atrophy, erythema, skin integrity
Palpation: Patella, peripatellar soft tissues, patellar tendon, medial and
lateral joint lines, MCL/LCL; joint crepitus
ROM: Full extension to full flexion (note: ROM can be decreased by
edema and guarding)
Special maneuvers: Bulge/ballottement (effusion), varus/valgus stress
(MCL/LCL), Anterior and Posterior Drawer (ACL/PCL);
McMurray/Thessaly
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allen's test (wrist) hip assessment
knee assessment spine assessment
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Definition
ANSWERS | N580 FINAL STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 39
Definition
One of the causes is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s
disease)
• Slow progression of thyroid hypofunction
• Insidious onset and progresses slowly
symptoms include hoarseness, deafness, confusion, frank psychosis,
dementia, ataxia, depression, constipation, intolerance of cold
temperatures, dry skin, and hair loss. usually bradycardic and may have
a pericardial effusion.
Tx: levothyroxine
Give this one a go later!
, macrocytic anemia Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Phalen's test Hypothyroidism
Don't know?
2 of 39
Definition
pain or discomfort in the lumbosacral region (lowest vertebrae) of the
back
neurologic signs and symptoms that would suggest a specific
musculoskeletal cause, such as a herniated disk, and for signs and
symptoms that would suggest the presence of a systemic disease.
absence of neurologic signs and symptoms signs and symptoms that
suggest a specific musculoskeletal cause and signs and symptoms that
would suggest the presence of a systemic disease, resolution within 3
to 4 weeks.
Nonspecific mechanical back pain: 97% of the back pain seen in a
primary care practice is caused by
Give this one a go later!
Fever Knee pain
, Low Back Pain (LBP) Depression (depressed mood)
Don't know?
3 of 39
Definition
Inspection: Gait, Alignment (varus/valgus), swelling/joint effusion,
muscle atrophy, erythema, skin integrity
Palpation: Patella, peripatellar soft tissues, patellar tendon, medial and
lateral joint lines, MCL/LCL; joint crepitus
ROM: Full extension to full flexion (note: ROM can be decreased by
edema and guarding)
Special maneuvers: Bulge/ballottement (effusion), varus/valgus stress
(MCL/LCL), Anterior and Posterior Drawer (ACL/PCL);
McMurray/Thessaly
Give this one a go later!
allen's test (wrist) hip assessment
knee assessment spine assessment
Don't know?
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Definition
