Saddle anesthesia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CCEP Practice SetCauda Equina - correct answer Acute loss of function to lumbar & sacral plexus, presents with saddle anesthesia, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. Neuros are affected. Refer out! Peripheral Neuro - correct answer weakness, numbness and pain associated with diabetes or trauma. Peripheral nerves are affected. Don't follow nerve root pattern. Light touch, vibration, and pain tests will be affected. Sciatica - correct answer Pain in lower back/hip affecting L4/L5/S1 nerve...

At least _____ % of adults age 30 to 50 years have low back pain correct answers 40 What are the causes of back pain? correct answers Non specific >90% Nerve root entrapment with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis 5% Pain from underlying disease 1 to 2 % What are red flags for low back pain evaluation correct answers Age <20 or >50 Hx of cancer Fever Pain lasting more than one month not responding to tx Pain at night or present at rest Hx/o IV drug abuse HIV Long t...

cervical Spondylosis - Answer-- Chronic, degenerative, causes stiffness and pain, very common >50yo - S: neck stiffness, mild aching esp with activity, trouble turning neck from side to side, limited ROM, Paresthesias follow dermatomes O:weak shoulder abduction, bicep weakness (c6 involvement), tricep weakness (C7 involvement), myelopathy s/s: leg weakness, gait disturbances, balance problems, impaired fine motor loss of bowel and bladder control dx: MRI tx: if radiculopathy: cervical tra...

NR 511 Final exam Questions and Answers 2024 | 100% Accurate and Updated Cervical Spondylosis -Answer-- Chronic, degenerative, causes stiffness and pain, very common >50yo - S: neck stiffness, mild aching esp with activity, trouble turning neck from side to side, limited ROM, Paresthesias follow dermatomes O:weak shoulder abduction, bicep weakness (c6 involvement), tricep weakness (C7 involvement), myelopathy s/s: leg weakness, gait disturbances, balance problems, impaired fine motor ...

Internal Medicine - NBME Shelf Questions and Complete solutions Updated Acute Migraine Headache Therapy Subcu triptans and Iv antiemetics (prochlorperazine, metoclopramide that block D2 receptors and serotonin receptors at higher doses), shown to be efficacious in treating acute migraine, especially when associated with nausea/vomiting. contraind: ergotamine and triptans in persons with heart conditions--ergotamine (vasoconstriction of coronary artery); sumatriptan (trigger coronary vasospa...

NR 511 Final exam Questions and Answers 2024 | 100% Accurate and Updated Cervical Spondylosis -Answer-- Chronic, degenerative, causes stiffness and pain, very common >50yo - S: neck stiffness, mild aching esp with activity, trouble turning neck from side to side, limited ROM, Paresthesias follow dermatomes O:weak shoulder abduction, bicep weakness (c6 involvement), tricep weakness (C7 involvement), myelopathy s/s: leg weakness, gait disturbances, balance problems, impaired fine motor ...

How often does it take most low back pain to resolve? correct answers4 weeks Three most common causes of back pain? correct answers- lumbar strain/sprain -age related degenerative joint changes -herniated disc lower back pain with radiculopathy below the knee and symptoms lasting up to six weeks correct answersAcute sciatica What risk factor puts a truck driver and desk worker at high risk for back pain? correct answersprolonged sitting What are some red flags for back pain? correc...

NR 511 Final exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass cervical Spondylosis - Answer- - Chronic, degenerative, causes stiffness and pain, very common >50yo - S: neck stiffness, mild aching esp with activity, trouble turning neck from side to side, limited ROM, Paresthesias follow dermatomes O:weak shoulder abduction, bicep weakness (c6 involvement), tricep weakness (C7 involvement), myelopathy s/s: leg weakness, gait disturbances, balance problems, impaired fine motor loss of bowel and bla...

Internal Medicine - NBME Shelf Questions and Complete solutions Updated Acute Migraine Headache Therapy Subcu triptans and Iv antiemetics (prochlorperazine, metoclopramide that block D2 receptors and serotonin receptors at higher doses), shown to be efficacious in treating acute migraine, especially when associated with nausea/vomiting. contraind: ergotamine and triptans in persons with heart conditions--ergotamine (vasoconstriction of coronary artery); sumatriptan (trigger coronary vasospa...

Disorders of the Back and Spine (Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Ankylosing spondylitis Bamboo spine, HLA-B27 positive, ↑ ESR, Uveitis Cauda equina syndrome Bladder/bowel dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, back pain with radiation to leg Herniated nucleus pulposus Radiculopathy (pain below the knees), (+) straight leg raise L4 ANTERIOR thigh pain, sensory loss medial ankle S1 Sensory loss to POSTERIOR leg/calf and gluteus, PLANTAR (BOTTOM) surface of foot L5 Sensor...