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Horner's syndrome 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) Answer: Dilated pupil
is fixed to light and near accommodation
Argyll Robertson pupils Answer: Pupil appears small and irregular
shaped and accommodate but do not react to light.
Seizure Answer: uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may
produce minor physical signs, thought disturbances or disturbed
motor activity or combination of symptoms.
Dystonia Answer: neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle
spasms & twisting of limbs.
Bradykinesia Answer: impaired ability to adjust to one's body
position.
Femoral vein Answer: The great saphenous vein enters the deep
venous system via:
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The Abduction (Valgus) stress test Answer: Maneuver the evaluates
function of medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Gray matter Answer: The thalamus and basal ganglion are located
in the:
Facial tics 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: Answer: columnar
epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal adenosis, circular
collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina.
Flexor group Answer: Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex
the thigh
Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium 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 Answer: Axillary lymph node
drainage are includes:
trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines.
Answer: Possible causes of nasal septum perforation:
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the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign Answer: thickened skin with
enlarged pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or areola.
Visible sign of breast cancer.
Median Nerve Answer: provides sensation to palm, palmar surface
of most of thumb, second & third fingers & half of 4th digit.
Ulnar Nerve Answer: Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit
Radial Nerve Answer: innervates dorsal web space of thumb &
index finger
Fibrous joints Answer: Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or
cartilage holding bones together (sutures of skull)
Cartilaginous joints Answer: Joints have bones connected by
cartilage. (hyaline or fibrocartilage).
slightly movable.
Symphysis pubis & vertebrae Answer: Examples of cartilaginous
joints
Mechanical neck pain 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.
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Headache may be present.
Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash Answer: Paracervical pain &
stiffness begins day after injury. Accompanied by occipital
headaches, dizziness & malaise
Cervical radiculopathy 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 Answer: cervical cord compression, neck pain
associated with bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper &
lower extremities.
Diastasis Recti Answer: Rectus abdominis muscles separate at
midline as tension on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy
10 days to 3 months Answer: How long after exposure to syphilis
will symptoms begin to present?
Cervicitis Answer: Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation.
Investigate for STI.
Located behind the ethmoid sinuses Answer: Sphenoidal sinuses are
located:
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3P High Stakes Exam Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Horner's syndrome 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) Answer: Dilated pupil
is fixed to light and near accommodation
Argyll Robertson pupils Answer: Pupil appears small and irregular
shaped and accommodate but do not react to light.
Seizure Answer: uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may
produce minor physical signs, thought disturbances or disturbed
motor activity or combination of symptoms.
Dystonia Answer: neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle
spasms & twisting of limbs.
Bradykinesia Answer: impaired ability to adjust to one's body
position.
Femoral vein Answer: The great saphenous vein enters the deep
venous system via:
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The Abduction (Valgus) stress test Answer: Maneuver the evaluates
function of medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Gray matter Answer: The thalamus and basal ganglion are located
in the:
Facial tics 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: Answer: columnar
epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal adenosis, circular
collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina.
Flexor group Answer: Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex
the thigh
Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium 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 Answer: Axillary lymph node
drainage are includes:
trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines.
Answer: Possible causes of nasal septum perforation:
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the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign Answer: thickened skin with
enlarged pores. First seen in lower portion of breast or areola.
Visible sign of breast cancer.
Median Nerve Answer: provides sensation to palm, palmar surface
of most of thumb, second & third fingers & half of 4th digit.
Ulnar Nerve Answer: Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit
Radial Nerve Answer: innervates dorsal web space of thumb &
index finger
Fibrous joints Answer: Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or
cartilage holding bones together (sutures of skull)
Cartilaginous joints Answer: Joints have bones connected by
cartilage. (hyaline or fibrocartilage).
slightly movable.
Symphysis pubis & vertebrae Answer: Examples of cartilaginous
joints
Mechanical neck pain 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.
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Headache may be present.
Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash Answer: Paracervical pain &
stiffness begins day after injury. Accompanied by occipital
headaches, dizziness & malaise
Cervical radiculopathy 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 Answer: cervical cord compression, neck pain
associated with bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper &
lower extremities.
Diastasis Recti Answer: Rectus abdominis muscles separate at
midline as tension on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy
10 days to 3 months Answer: How long after exposure to syphilis
will symptoms begin to present?
Cervicitis Answer: Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation.
Investigate for STI.
Located behind the ethmoid sinuses Answer: Sphenoidal sinuses are
located:
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