Lecture Final Flashcards
Berry Aneurysms of what size are likely to rupture?
4-7cm
Correct name for the brain herniation resulting in unilateral pupillary dilation?
Transtentorial herniation
Correct name for the herniation resulting in compression of the brainstem?
Cerebellar tonsillar herniation
Correct name for the herniation resulting in compression of the ant. cerebral artery?
Subfalcine herniation
Epidural hematoma results from?
Rupture of the meningeal artery
Aneurysms are predisposing factors for the development of?
Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke, Transient ischemic attack, Intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke
Concussion associated with loss of consciousness, retrograde amnesia, but NOT anatomical changes in the brain
True
Type of contusion develops when head is mobile and impact force is immobile
Contre-coup contusion (coup contusion is head immobile and force mobile)
Disorder characterized by obstruction of CSF flow w/in the vent system of the brain?
Non-communicating hydrocephalus
The term “Amaurosis Fugax” is associated with?
Temp thrombosis of opthalamic arterty
Subdural hematoma results from?
Rupture of the bridging veins
Herniation resulting in compression of post. cerebral artery
Transtentorial herniation
Typical sign of temporal bone fx
Battle’s sign
Narrowing of the medial part of jt space along with increased density of articular surfaces in the knee jt are typical x-ray changes in which jt disease?
OA
Organ most commonly involved in gout?
Kidney
Proper name of subcutaneous nodules in gout?
Tophus
Disorder characterized by calcification of IVD?
Ochronosis
Inflammation of what jt is most classic sign of gout?
1st MTP jt
T or F: Running is a very important kind of physical activity in OA pts for the purpose of preventing progression of disease
False, exercise makes it worse
Correct name of deformities of PIP jts of hands in OA
Bouchard’s nodes
Which of the following HLA-antigens is found in the majority of RA pts?
DR4 and DR1
T or F: In DJD, the synovial membrane is the major(primary) target of pathological process?
False, cartilage is
In RA the ulnar deviation of fingers develops around which jts?
MCP jts
T or F: RA is characterized by asymmetrical involvement of small jts of hands and feet?
False