Neurology packrat Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Neurology PACKRAT Exam - Questions, Answers and Explanations (Complete Solutions) History & Physical/Neurology A 73 year-old male presents to the clinic with his wife. His wife has noticed that he has developed a resting tremor in his right hand and a shuffling gait over the last year. What finding on physical examination would support your suspected diagnosis? A. Chorea B. Dystonia C. Masked facies D. Hyperreflexia Explanation The patient symptoms are consistent with Parkinsonism. Physical ex...

Master neurology clinical medicine efficiently with this comprehensive study guide designed for didactic and clinical PA school students preparing for EORs and the PANCE. Covering a broad spectrum of essential topics including closed head injuries, cranial nerves, headaches, movement disorders, neoplasms, neurocognitive disorders, infectious disorders, seizure disorders, vascular disorders, polyneuropathies, focal neuropathies, and radiculopathies, this guide offers concise charts and comprehens...

PACKRAT PRACTICE Elaborations History & Physical/Hematology A 55-year-old non-smoking male presents with a hemoglobin of 18.5 g/dl and a hematocrit of 56%. Which of the following physical examination findings is the most likely to be noted with this patient? A. Splenomegaly B. Cheilosis C. Purpura D. Decreased vibratory sense - Explanations (c) A. Patients with polycythemia vera present with elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit. On physical examination plethora, engorged reti...