Flashcards in Handouts/Miscellaneous (Irene Gold) Deck (72)
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What is the dermatonal levels that the Sciatic nerve is found?
Begins at L4- S3
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What muscle does the Sciatic nerve go through?
Piriformis
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Where is the end of the Sciatic nerve?
Just above the popliteal fossa
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What two nerves does the Sciatic nerve divide into?
Common peroneal nerve
Tibial nerve
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What named nerve does the common peroneal nerve become on the medial side of the leg and foot?
Deep peroneal nerve
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What is the name of the nerve found on the lateral side of the leg and foot?
Superficial peroneal nerve
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What is the distribution of the Tibial nerve?
Travels down the back of the leg through the tarsal tunnel, posterior to the medial malleolus
-Becomes the medial and lateral plantar nerves on the bottom of the foot
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What is the initial treatment of Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis?
Referral to a vascular specialist
Anticoagulant therapy
Elevate the legs
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What are two follow up procedures to do after Anticoagulant therapy of Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis?
Venous stripping
Graduated compression stockings
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How is the Stork Orthopedic test performed?
Patient is instructed to stand on one leg and place the lumbar spine into extension.
Repeat on the other side
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What does a positive Stoke test indicate?
Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis
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What is indicated if there is only pain on one wrist when the Bracelet test is performed?
Wrist injury
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What condition is diagnosed if there is pain bilaterally with the Bracelet test?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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When does Reyes Syndrome most commonly occur?
Giving an aspirin to a child
Recovery from a viral infection
i.e. Measles, Chicken Pox, Flu
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What two conditions can Reyes Syndrome be diagnosed as?
Encephalitis
Meningitis
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What are the symptoms of Reyes Syndrome?
Persistent/Recurrent vomiting
Personality Changes
(i.e. Combativeness, Irritability, Disorientation/Confusion, Delirium, Convulsion, Loss of Consciousness)
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What two things can Reyes Syndrome lead to?
Hepatomegaly (Enlarged Liver)
Brain Damage
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What is the name of the condition that is "Autoimmune demyelinating disease of the peripheral nervous system"?
Guillain Barre Syndrome
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Where does Guillain Barre Syndrome start and what kind of Paralysis is it?
Starts- in the Legs
Paralysis type- Asending
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What are three precursors to Guillain Barre Syndrome?
Immunizations
Viral infection
Following the flu
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Is Guillain Barre Syndrome self resolving?
Yes
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What percentage of people with Guillain Barre Syndrome have permanent muscle weakness or fatigue?
20%
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Guillain Barre Syndrome becomes life threatening when what muscle is involved?
Diaphragm
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What condition has the characteristics of:
Clicking of the jaw
Jaw locking
Change in bite
Ear problems/pain
Hearing loss
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Headache
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What two things can provoke Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) headaches?
Dental work
Grinding teeth at night
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What are three treatments for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) headaches?
Refer to a dentist
Adjust the jaw
Tension relaxation techniques
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What is the cause of Rheumatic Fever?
Beta hemolytic Streptococcal Infection
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What lab is ordered to diagnosis Rheumatic Fever
ASO-Titre
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What is damaged in a patient with Rheumatic Fever?
Endocardium (Lining of the heart)
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