Thoracic outlet syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

NBCE Part 4 Boards - Part IV NBCE Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Foraminal Compression Test - ANSWER The patient is seated and actively rotates head from side to side. Then the doctor exerts downward pressure and the head is rotated to each side with pressure. Positive Radicular Pain -> Nerve Root Compression Positive Local Pain -> Foraminal Encroachment Jackson's Compression Test - ANSWER The patient is seated and the doctor laterally flexes the pa...

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Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

Common mechanism for shoulder dislocation - ANSWERSabduction & external rotation; flexed at 90˙ & rotated backward (handing something to someone behind you) Common in football, rugby & lax What should you always check for in dislocations? - ANSWERSinnervation & circulation What is a hill-sahs lesion? - ANSWERSarticulating surface at top of the humerus is chipped or torn during dislocation How to handle a glenohumeral dislocation? - ANSWERSNot a medical emergency unless circulation i...

Nurs 623 Final Exam - Musculoskeletal Section Questions and Answers Already Passed A 55 year old patient presents with complaints of paresthesias into the lateral lower arm, thumb, and middle finger. The most commonly involved nerve roots that cause the related symptoms are c6-c7. The most likely differential diagnosis would be: a. brachial plexus neuritis b. cervical radiculopathy c. peripheral polyneuropathy d. thoracic outlet syndrome B. A clinical manifestation of symmetric n...

*bleeding, gas, constipation* - diverticulosis 12th rib connects to what vertebrae? - T12 acid-suppressing drugs & antacids ACE inhibitors diuretics - zinc acid-suppressing drugs & antacids antibiotics antiepileptics corticosteroids anticonvulsants - vitamin D acid-suppressing drugs & antacids antihypertensives - iron acid-suppressing drugs & antacids digoxin HRT (estrogens) oral contraceptives oral hypoglycemics - B complex act like opiates to block pain - endorphins, enkephali...

COMSAE ALL Exams Test Bank with Verified Solutions |Latest 2024/2025 (Updated) Alzheimer Disease decrease acetylcholine level from a deficiency of choline acetyltransferase most notably in the basal nucleus of meynert which participates in memory and cognition also decreased levels in the hippocampus Adson's Test a test for thoracic outlet syndrome; with the patient in a sitting position, the hands resting on the thighs, the examiner palpates both radial pulses as the patient rapidly...

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CCI RVS Exam 2024/ 2025 Questions and Verified Answers | 100%Correct A Grade. QUESTION Regardless of the method, what is the correct order of taking the blood pressure measurements? -brachial, ankle, calf, above the knee, high thigh (if 4 cuff) -ankle, calf, thigh (if 3 cuff), brachial -brachial, high thigh (if 4 cuff), above the knee, calf, ankle -thigh (if 3 cuff), calf, ankle, brachial Answer: brachial, ankle, calf, above the knee, high thigh (if 4 cuff) QUESTION Which of the follow...