MOTOR SYSTEM
100: True or false: Parkinson's is caused by high dopamine levels
False, dopamine is low
The shoulder is an example of this type of joint
What is a Synovial Joint?
cartilage known as the shock absorber of the knee
meniscus
chronic autoimmune disease characterized by symmetrical joint pain and periods of remission and exacerbation
what is rheumatoid arthritis?
100: Which cranial nerve has a branch called the recurrent laryngeal nerve
A. Glossopharyngeal
B. Hypoglossal
C. Vagus
D. Optic
C. Vagus
200: How do you preform a Romberg test?
A. Have the patient "hold a pizza box" for 20-30 seconds
B. Have the patient put their finger to their nose
C. Have the patient stand and close their eyes while you assess for swaying or loss of balance
C. Have the patient stand and close their eyes while you assess for swaying or loss of balance
name 3 rotator cuff muscles
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor
What is a possible finding when assessing the ankle and feet that would suggest arthritis or gout?
•A) Tenderness over the Achilles tendon
•B) c
•C) Tenderness over the calcaneus
•D) Tenderness along the tibia
Correct answer: B) Tenderness over the metatarsophalangeal joints
Knee injury characterized by an immediate popping sensation, pain, swelling, and difficulty walking
what is an ACL tear?
300: True or false, Guillain-Barre syndrome's first sign is flu like symptoms
True
the lateral movement of the patella instead of into the trochlear groove with flexion and extension indicates
patellofemoral instability
This type of pain is the 2nd most common reason for seeking medical attention
what is low back pain?
300 Bell's palsy affects which cranial nerve?
A. Trigeminal
B. Trochlear
C. Abducens
D. Facial
D. Facial
400: Which disorder is caused by IgG mediated attack on pre-synaptic voltage-gated calcium channels?
A. Eaton-Lambert syndrome
B. Myasthenia Gravis
C. Parkinson's
A. Eaton-lambert syndrome
The temporomandibular joint is an example of this type of joint
What is a Condylar Joint?
Where is the sciatic nerve located?
•A) In the lumbar region
•B) Midway between the greater trochanter and the ischial tuberosity
•C) Just below the iliac crest
•D) On the posterior aspect of the knee
Correct answer: B) Midway between the greater trochanter and the ischial tuberosity
The part of the vertebral disc that actually herniates
What is a Nucleus Pulposus?
400. True or false, the rinne test evaluates lateralization
False: (the webber test is for lateralization and the rinne test is for conductive)
500. Patients with Myasthenia Gravis require _____ doses of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockade
A. increased
B. decreased
C. no change in
B. decreased
painful movement common with subacromial and/or subdeltoid bursitis
raising arm overhead
500. Parasympathetic output is carried by which cranial nerves
A. 2, 4, 9, 10
B. 3, 7, 9, 10
C. 1, 2, 10, 12
B. 3, 7, 9, 10 (oculomotor, facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus)