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PATHO TEST 2

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Consists of the brain and spinal cord   Central Nervous System (CNS)  
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Consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves & 31 pairs of spinal nerves   Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)  
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Neurons that carry signal towards the CNS   Afferent neurons  
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Neurons that carry signal away from the CNS   Efferent neurons  
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System that supplies striated skeletal muscles   Somatic  
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System that supplies smooth, cardiac, and glandular epithelial tissue   Autonomic  
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Inner surface attaching to brain and spinal cord   Pia mater  
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Delicate cobweb like membrane   Arachnoid membrane  
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Tough outermost covering   Dura Mater  
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what is the basic unit of the nervous system   neuron  
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What is the axon insulated by?   Myelin sheath  
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what is the conduction route?   reflex arch  
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What is a synapse?   how impulses travel through  
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Best modality to evaluate the nervous system?   MRI  
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the loss of the ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word   aphasia  
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lowered level of consciousness   lethargy  
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painful condition of the nerves   neuropathy  
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paralysis on one side of the body   hemiplegia  
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weakness on one side of the body   hemiparesis  
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difficulty speaking   dysarthria  
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altered state of consciousness after an epileptic seizure   postictal  
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protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord   meninges  
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nerve cells   neurons  
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a concentration of nerve cell bodies   gray matter  
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axons connecting different parts of gray   white matter  
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Acute inflammation of the pia mater & arachnoid; bacterial and viral, treated with immediate broad-spectrum antibiotics followed by specific antibiotics based of culture results   Meningitis  
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Which meningitis is more common and more dangerous?   bacterial  
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Viral inflammation of the brain & meninges (30% happen in children) that produce HA, fever, seizures, and even coma; treated with brain biopsy   Encephalitis  
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Most common primary malignant brain tumor, consists of glial cells (supportive connective tissue); is spread by direct extension & can cross hemispheres; peak age of 30+   Glioma  
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Type of glioma that is the most common (70%); also is slow growing   Astrocyte  
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Type of glioma that arises from the 4th ventricle in children & lateral ventricles in adults which originates from ventricle or spine cord lining   Ependymomas  
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Type of glioma that is a slow growing lesion that arise in the cerebrum; originates from cells that produce myelin   Oligodendrocytes  
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A common type of a rapidly growing pineal tumors include germinomas and ______ which is a hypodense mass with internal calcifications; occurs in males younger than 25   Teratoma  
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Caused by acute ARTERIAL bleeding and most commonly form over the parieto-temporal convexity (blood between dura mater and skull)   epidural hematoma  
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Reflect VENOUS bleeding; most commonly from ruptured veins between dura and meninges   subdural hematoma  
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Injury to surface veins or cortical arteries bleeding into the ventricles beneath the arachnoid layer of meninges   subarachnoid hemorrhage  
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The sudden & dramatic development of a focal neurologic deficit; most commonly involves the circulation of the internal carotid arteries   stroke syndrome  
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What is the time frame to administer fibrinolytic agents to effectively decrease risk of permanent neurologic deficit after a stroke?   2-3 hours  
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Embolic stroke originating from arteriosclerotic ulcerated plaque; focal neurological deficits completely resolve within 24 hours   Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA)  
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What is a major cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage?   rupture of a berry aneurysm  
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A diffuse form of progressive cerebral atrophy that develops at an earlier age (before 60) then the senile period (60 & older)   Alzheimer's Disease  
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Atrophy of caudate nucleus and putamen; inherited condition that predominately involves men & appears in the early to middle adult years as dementia & continuous involuntary rapid, jerky movements   Huntington's Disease  
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A progressive degenerative disease (of basal ganglia) characterized by stooped posture, stiffness, & slowness, fixed facial expression & involuntary rhythmic tremor of the limbs that disappears with voluntary movement; usually occur in those 40 and older   Parkinson's Disease  
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Which 2 famous people had Parkinson's?   Muhammad Ali & Michael J. Fox  
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Degeneration of cerebellum; may represent an inherited disorder, a degenerative disease or the toxic effect of prolonged use of alcohol and phenytoin   cerebellar atrophy  
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A relentlessly progressive condition of unknown cause with widespread selective atrophy and loss of motor nerve cells leading to extensive paralysis & death from respiratory weakness or aspiration pneumonia   Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  
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What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis commonly known as?   Lou Gehrig's Disease  
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Dilation of the ventricular system that is usually associated with increased intracranial pressure   Hydrocephalus  
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What is commonly used to treat hydrocephalus?   shunt placement  
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What 2 famous people had ALS?   Stephen Hawking & Lou Gehrig  
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The main difference between transient ischemic attacks and a stroke are:   lasting neurologic deficits  
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mucosal thickening most commonly in the paranasal sinuses (maxillary)   Sinusitis  
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Complications of sinusitis can lead to all of the following pathological conditions, except   pituitary adenomas  
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T/F Craniopharyngiomas are benign tumors that contain both cystic and solid components and usually occur in patients younger that 30 years of age.   false, younger than 20  
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T/F The most common location of surgically treatable arteriosclerotic disease causing TIAs is the region of the carotid bifurcation in the neck   true  
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a collection of glands that produce/secrete hormones that regulate metabolism, growth & development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, and sleep   endocrine system  
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low or inadequate amount   hypoactive  
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high or excess amount   hyperactive  
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enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by increase in the reproduction rate of its cells   hyperplasia  
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excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed   acromegaly  
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excess growth or height in children   gigantism  
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high blood sugar levels   hyperglycemia  
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What does the adrenal cortex produce?   cortisol, aldosterone, & androgens  
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Helps regulate metabolism & respond to stress   cortisol  
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Helps control BP   aldosterone  
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sex hormones   androgens  
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What does the adrenal medulla produce?   epinephrine & norepinephrine  
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aka adrenaline; regulates cardiac and glucose   epinephrine  
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regulates cardiac, glucose, & muscle contraction   norepinephrine  
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Occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time   Cushing's syndrome  
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What are symptoms of Cushing syndrome?   obesity, moon-shaped face, buffalo hump, fatigue, bone loss, & increased urination (usually 20+)  
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Abnormal secretion of adrenocortical hormones characterized by masculinization of women; causes ambiguous genital's in women, enlarged penis in men, & accelerates skeletal maturation = dwarfism   Adrenogenital Syndrome  
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A rare tumor that produces an excess of vasopressor substances (epinephrine & norepinephrine causing HTN; round, oval mass (meatball); are BENIGN   Pheochromocytoma  
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Cancer that starts in early forms of nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus (1:3 starts in adrenal gland); the 2nd most common malignancy in child (0-5), highly malignant   Neuroblastoma  
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What gland is known as the master gland?   pituitary gland  
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Hormones secreted by this gland control the level of most glandular activity throughout the body   pituitary gland  
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Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes ACTH, FSH, GH, LH, Prolactin (milk production), TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)   anterior lobe  
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Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes ADH & oxytocin (for muscle contractions?   posterior lobe  
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A condition due to the primary hypersecretion of pituitary hormones causing gigantism & acromegaly   Hyperpituitarism  
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Occurs when the body can’t regulate how it handles fluid due to low levels of ADH; Increase in thirst and dilution of urine   Diabetes Insipidus  
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Large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth & development through the rate of metabolism (produces T3 & T4)   Thyroid gland  
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Commonly develops as a result of iodine deficiency or inflammation of the thyroid gland; not all cause symptoms such as swelling and cough   Goiter  
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Encapsulated tumors that vary greatly in size & usually compress adjacent tissue; cause deviation or compression of the trachea, & may extend into superior mediastinum   Thyroid Adenoma  
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These glands secrete PTH = responsible for regulating the blood levels of calcium & phosphate   Parathyroid glands  
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Common endocrine disorder in which the pancreas fails to secrete insulin or target cells fail to respond to this hormone   Diabetes Mellitus  
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Onset of diabetes mellitus that develops in children & requires daily insulin injections   Juvenile  
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Develops later in life & can be controlled by diet alone   Non-insulin dependent  
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T/F The pituitary gland secretes several different types of steroid hormones including: mineralocorticoids, androgens, glucocorticoids.   false  
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Is the 2nd most common malignancy in children   neuroblastoma  
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Excess production of this hormones in Cushing's syndrome may be attributable to generalized bilateral hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex, or it may be the result of a functioning adrenal or even nonadrenal tumor.   glucocorticoid  
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All of the following are diseases of the adrenal cortex:   aldosteronism, hypoadrenalism, & adrenal carcinoma  
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Common treatments for endocrine system disease include all of the following   surgical resection, hormone replacement therapy, & chemotherapy  
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The best imaging modality/ exam for demonstrating both functioning and nonfunctioning thyroid tissue is?   radioactive iodine scanning  
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What is the name for an enlargement of the thyroid gland that does not result from an inflammatory or neoplastic process?   goiter  
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What are the 5 functions of bones?   1. supporting framework of the body 2. protect vital organs 3. muscle contraction & joint movement 4. red bone marrow produce blood cells 5. maintain calcium levels  
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Disruption of bone caused by mechanical forces applied either directly to the bone or transmitted along the shaft of the bone   fractures  
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What are 3 signs that a fracture has occurred?   joint effusion, soft tissue swelling, & interruption of bony trabeculae  
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A fracture that results in discontinuity between 2 or more fragments   complete Fx  
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Partial discontinuity with a portion of the cortex remaining   incomplete Fx  
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the overlying skin is intact   closed Fx  
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Overlying skin is disrupted   compound/open fracture  
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Runs at a right angle to the long axis of the bone   Transverse Fx  
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runs approximately 45 degrees to the long axis of the bone   Oblique Fx  
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Encircles the shaft, generally longer than an oblique fracture; caused by a twisting motion   Spiral Fx  
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Generally small fragments torn from bony prominences   Avulsion Fx  
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Composed of more than 2 fragments   Comminuted Fx  
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Elongated triangular fragment of cortical bone   Butterfly Fx  
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Consists of a segment of the shaft isolated by proximal and distal lines of a fracture   Segmental Fx  
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Results from compression forces that causes compaction of bone trabeculae   Compression Fx  
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A portion of bone displaced inward on skull or tibial plateau   Depressed Fx  
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Response of bone to repeated stresses (runners 2nd & 3rd metatarsals)   Stressed/fatigue Fx  
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Occurs in bone weakened by some preexisting condition.   Pathologic Fx  
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Incomplete fracture with the opposite cortex intact   Greenstick Fx  
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One cortex is intact buckling or compaction of opposite   Torus/Buckle  
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Plastic deformation caused by a stress that is too great to permit complete recovery of normal shape   Bowing  
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Occurs when a plane of cleavage exists in the bone w/o angulation or separation   Undisplaced/non-displaced  
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Separation of bone fragments   Displacement  
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Angular deformity between the axes of the major fragments   Angulation  
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Displacement of a bone that is no longer in contact with its normal articulation   Dislocation  
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Only partial loss of continuity of the joint surfaces   Subluxation  
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How many views are needed and at what degree difference for trauma?   2 views 90 degrees from each other  
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Healing of fracture fragments in a faulty position   Malunion  
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any fracture that takes longer to heal than an average fracture (caused by diabetes/smoking)   Delayed union  
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Fracture healing process has completely stopped, fragments remain ununited   Nonunion  
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Best exam for battered child syndrome?   skeletal survey  
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wrist fracture from fall on outstretched hand   Colle's Fx  
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most common carpal bone fracture   Navicular/Scaphoid Fx  
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fracture to 5th metacarpal usually from resulting blow of fist   Boxer's Fx  
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transverse fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal; caused by stepping off curb or falling while walking stairs   Jone's Fx  
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T/F Most shoulder dislocations are anterior.   True (95%)  
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T/F Most hip dislocations are posterior.   True (80%-90%)  
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fracture & displacement of the ring of atlas, fracture of dens   Jefferson Fx  
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anterior subluxation of C2 on C3 (MVC)   Hangman's Fx  
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Is the major cause of severe acute or chronic of recurring low back and leg pain (with lumbar intervertebral disks)   Protrusion/Herniation  
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Twisting & curvature in the lateral perspective of the spine (S curves, more than 20 degrees)   Scoliosis  
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Problem with scoliosis outside the spine (leg lenght)   functional scoliosis  
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vertebra fail to form completely or separate appropriately   neuromuscular scoliosis  
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Cleft in the pars interarticular that is situated between the superior & inferior articular process   Spondylosis & Spondylothesis  
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This position shows spondylolisthesis demonstrate the lucent cleft in the pars interarticularis   lateral lumbar  
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This position demonstrates spondylolysis which appears as a fractured scotty dog neck   oblique lumbar  
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A posterior defect of the spinal canal, resulting from failure of the posterior elements to fuse properly   Spina Bifida  
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Mild/insignificant form of spina bifida; splitting of bony canal at L5-S1/tuft of hair)   Spina Bifida Occulta  
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Type of spina bifida with large defects with herniation of meninges   Meningocele  
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Type of spina bifida with large defects with herniation of meninges and a portion of spinal cord & nerve roots   Myelomengicolee  
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aka marble bone; a rare hereditary bone dysplasia that prevents bone marrow from forming; bones become very brittle and stress fractures occur often   Osteopetrosis  
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aka brittle bone; an inherited disorder of connective tissues, characterized by multiple fxs, & an unusual blue color sclera; Due to imperfectly formed or inadequate bone collagen (Adults generally wheelchair bound)   Osteogenesis Imperfecta  
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What is seen when imaging osteogenesis imperfecta?   bizarre deformities (may mimic child abuse) & lower kVp due to bone loss  
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How is Osteomalacia and rickets treated?   doses of vitamin D with calcium supplements  
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This disease is the most common chronic metabolic disease of the skeleton & has a cotton wool appearance on radiograph   Paget's Disease  
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Generally occurs in the end of a long bone in metaphysis (knee; between ages 10-25); usually given 5 year survival rate   Osteogenic Sarcoma  
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Malignant tumor of cartilaginous origin a new or within a preexisting cartilaginous lesion; commonly occurs in long bones, often originates from ribs, scapula, or vertebrae (age 35-60)   Chondrosarcoma  
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Primary malignant tumor arising in the bone marrow of long bones; tumor cells invade cortical bone & spread to soft tissue   Ewing's Sarcoma  
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A widespread malignancy of plasma cells that may be associated with bone destruction, bone marrow failure, hypercalcemia, renal failure, & recurrent infections (ages 40-70)   Multiple Myeloma  
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Image shows multiple punched out osteolytic lesions on lateral skull indicates?   multiple myeloma  
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A radiograph of a tear drop on a coronal CT, AP skull or waters x-ray indicates?   blowout fracture  
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Radiographic appearance of a snowman?   pituitary adenoma  
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Infection causing a collection of pus between the dura & arachnoid   subdural empyema  
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Microorganism infection of gray and white matter; risk factors include compromised immune systems (AIDs & cancer)   brain abscess  
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Stages of a brain abscess:   encephalitis, localization, enlargements, & rupture (terminal)  
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Infectious process above the dura & beneath the inner skull table   epidural empyema  
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What is used to treat most CNS infections?   craniotomy & broad spectrum antibiotics  
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An infection of the bone or bone marrow, typically caused by bacteria or sometimes fungus   Osteomyelitis of the skull  
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T/F A hangman's fracture is the result of acute hyperextension of the head on the neck.   True  
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To demonstrate a herniation of an intervertebral disk a ____________ study is recommended.   CT myelogram  
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Fat pad sign is a radiographic finding of a _____________ fracture.   Elbow  
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The most common injury to the foot is a transverse fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal called a ___________ fracture   Jones  
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The most common cause of osteoporosis is:   hormone changes  
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T/F Multiple myeloma is an additive disease, and as such kVp and mAs should be increased   False  
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Most common reason why we x-ray:   trauma  
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Appendages that are designed to receive communications from other cells   dendrites  
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Causes of such disease are poorly understood, is a combination of genetic & environmental factors   thyroid carcinomas  
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What is the most common type of thyroid carcinoma, it is slow growing & localized? (75%-80%)   Papillary  
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This thyroid carcinoma usually occurs in women over 50, early hematogenous spread (lungs & bone); 15%   Follicular  
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This thyroid carcinoma is familial, most often appearing as a component of a syndrome in which there are multiple endocrine tumors   Medullary  
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An example of a malignant bone tumor is:   Osteogenic sarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma  
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Bacterial meningitis is most commonly caused by ____ in children.   Haemophilus  
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A CT head w/o done after a patient arrives with stroke symptoms is done to rule out?   Intracranial hemorrhage  
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Thickening of heel pads is a radiographic finding in patients diagnosed with:   Hyperpituitarism  
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Common stroke symptoms include:   hemiplegia, hemiparesis, & dysarthria  
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The most common complication & leading cause of death in diabetic patients is:   Renal disease  
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