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MSK4 - Random Stuff for Final

Question 1 of 25

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Myelopathy is any pathological condition of the spinal cord.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

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Radiculopathy is any pathological condition of the spinal cord.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

1

Myelopathy is any pathology of a spinal nerve root.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

Radiculopathy is any pathology of a spinal nerve root.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

Radiculopathy causes UMN signs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

1

Myelopathy causes UMN signs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

1

Myelopathy causes LMN signs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

Radiculopathy causes LMN signs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

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Which of the following are UMN signs?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Motor weakness

  • (+) Babinski

  • spasticity

  • hyper-reflexia

  • clonus

  • fasciculations

  • atrophy

  • hypo-reflexia

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

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Which of the following are LMN signs?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Motor weakness

  • (+) Babinski

  • spasticity

  • hyper-reflexia

  • clonus

  • fasciculations

  • atrophy

  • hypo-reflexia

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

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If your patient has symptoms along the L5 spinal nerve root, which disc might be herniated?

Select one of the following:

  • L3/4

  • L4/5

  • L5/S1

  • L2/3

  • L1/2

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

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If your patient has symptoms along the L5 spinal nerve root, lateral foraminal stenosis of which level might be the culprit?

Select one of the following:

  • L1/2

  • L2/3

  • L3/4

  • L4/5

  • L5/S1

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

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If your patient has symptoms along the C6 spinal nerve root, which disc might be herniated?

Select one of the following:

  • C1/2

  • C2/3

  • C3/4

  • C5/6

  • C4/5

  • C6/7

  • C7/8

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

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If your patient has symptoms along the C6 spinal nerve root, lateral foraminal stenosis of which level might be the culprit?

Select one of the following:

  • C1/2

  • C2/3

  • C3/4

  • C4/5

  • C5/6

  • C6/7

  • C7/8

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

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In the cervical spine, disc herniation and lateral forminal stenosis both affect the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation and lateral forminal stenosis both affect the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation affects the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra, but lateral foraminal stenosis affects the one above.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation affects the spinal nerve root named for the upper vertebra, but lateral foraminal stenosis affects the one below.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

“( Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis, Central Canal Stenosis ) follows dermatomal/myotomal pattern (due to it being nerve root involvement), ( central canal stenosis, bilateral foraminal stenosis ) does not follow pattern.” - S.Castro

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

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Central Canal Stenosis may result from which of the following?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ligamentum Flavum buckling

  • Posterior Longitudinal Ligament buckling

  • Degenerative or herniated discs

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Congenitally short/thick pedicles

  • ZGP joint osteophytes

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

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Lateral Stenosis may result from which of the following?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ligamentum Flavum buckling

  • Posterior Longitudinal Ligament buckling

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Congenitally short/thick pedicles

  • Disc bulging or herniation

  • ZGP joint osteophytes

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

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Differential diagnosis for spinal stenosis

Select one or more of the following:

  • Disc herniation

  • Vascular Claudication

  • Primary or secondary tumor

  • Peripheral neuropathy

  • OA of hips or knees

  • Spondylolysis

  • Ligamentous Instability

  • Scoliosis

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

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Which of the following would be indicative of a positive test for neurogenic claudication?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Patient demonstrates greater tolerance for walking on treadmill in inclined position.

  • Patient demonstrates greater tolerance for walking on treadmill in flat position.

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

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Neurogenic Claudication is defined as Bilateral pain/weakness/paresthesia/cramping in buttocks, thighs, and calves initiated by prolonged standing and walking and relieved by sitting or bending forward.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

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Neurogenic Claudication is defined as Bilateral pain/weakness/paresthesia/cramping in buttocks, thighs, and calves initiated by prolonged sitting or bending forward and relieved by standing and walking

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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