NM703 MSK Exam Questions with Revised Answers| Verified 100% Correct

NM703 MSK Exam Questions with Revised
Answers| Verified 100% Correct

what is CTS - ✔✔-median nerve compression
-often d/t overuse, repetitive hand motion



CTS stats - ✔✔3x more common in women



repetitive hand movements that may cause CTS - ✔✔-typing
-sewing
-knitting



CTS risk factors - ✔✔-repetitive motion
-weight gain (esp. quick)
-pregnancy
-swelling
-diabetes
-hypothyroid



CTS subjective - ✔✔-pain/numbness/tingling in palm (esp. thumb and first 2-3
fingers)
-loss of grip strength over time
-aching pins and needles, wakes up from sleep



CTS objective - ✔✔-Tinel test (Tapping over medial nerve)

, -Phalen (back of hands together with fingers pointing down


symptoms occur w/in 1 minute
swelling, decreased ROM



CTS differentials - ✔✔-other nerve related stuff
-cervical disc disease
-cervical spondylosis
cervical shit


CTS management - ✔✔-first line: neutral position splints (at night)
-activity change
-OTC pain reliever (APAP if pregnant)
-steroids



NSAIDs in pregnancy - ✔✔avoid, esp. in third trimester
can cause premature ductus arteriosis closure



steroids in pregnancy - ✔✔use sparingly, CTS usually resolves after pregnancy



NSAIDs in breastfeeding - ✔✔safe



CTS referral - ✔✔-if persistent/worsening symptoms, loss of strength
-for steroid injections or surgery