APEA PREDICTOR STUDY SET #2 EXAM
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How does the pain in lateral vs. medial epicondylitis differ?
lateral epicondylitis is worse with supination of the hand and
medial epicondylitis is worse with pronation of the hand
What is the Tinel sign for tennis elbow?
Your doctor may perform the Tinel's Test by tapping lightly
along the inside of the elbow, directly over the ulnar nerve. If
the ulnar nerve is irritated, it will send a tingling sensation into
the pinky and ring fingers (Tinel's sign).
What is Phalen's test for golfer's elbow?
Description. The Phalen test is performed by asking the
patient to place both elbows on a table while keeping both
,forearms vertical and flexing both wrists at 90 degrees for 60
seconds. A positive test is defined as the occurrence of pain or
paresthesias in at least one finger innervated by the median
nerve.
Which nerve runs on the side of the thumb?
median nerve
Which nerve runs on the side of the pinky finger?
ulnar nerve
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
an inflammatory condition affecting the spine causing chronic
back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and
enthesitis
What is the treatment for ankylosing spondylitis?
, refer to rheumatology for possible DMARDs
What are the s/s of polymyalgia rheumatica?
chronic pain in the proximal joints (shoulders and hips)
bilaterally with stiffness lasting for more than 45 minutes
What is the recommended treatment for polymyalgia
rheumatica?
PO steroids and refer to Rheumatology to confirm the
diagnosis
Where are the biggest food sources of vitamin B12?
fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products, also fortified
breakfast cereals and fortified nutritional yeasts
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of herpes?
nucleic acid amplification test
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