3P High Stakes Exam
Horner's syndrome - ANSWER When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly
to light, near effort, and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely:
Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) - ANSWER Dilated pupil is fixed to light
and near accommodation
Argyll Robertson pupils - ANSWER Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and
accommodate but do not react to light.
Seizure - ANSWER uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical
signs, thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of symptoms.
Dystonia - ANSWER neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms &
twisting of limbs.
Bradykinesia - ANSWER impaired ability to adjust to one's body position.
Femoral vein - ANSWER The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system via:
The Abduction (Valgus) stress test - ANSWER Maneuver the evaluates function of
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Gray matter - ANSWER The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the:
Facial tics - ANSWER brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement occurring at
irregular intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging)
Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy are at high risk
for developing: - ANSWER columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal
adenosis, circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina.
Flexor group - ANSWER Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh
Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium - ANSWER The anterior
mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the:
The breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral region &
upper limbs - ANSWER Axillary lymph node drainage are includes:
,trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines. - ANSWER Possible
causes of nasal septum perforation:
the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign - ANSWER thickened skin with enlarged pores.
First seen in lower portion of breast or areola. Visible sign of breast cancer.
Median Nerve - ANSWER provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of thumb,
second & third fingers & half of 4th digit.
Ulnar Nerve - ANSWER Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit
Radial Nerve - ANSWER innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger
Fibrous joints - ANSWER Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding
bones together (sutures of skull)
Cartilaginous joints - ANSWER Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline or
fibrocartilage).
slightly movable.
Symphysis pubis & vertebrae - ANSWER Examples of cartilaginous joints
Mechanical neck pain - ANSWER Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles and
ligaments with associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the
upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks.
No associated radiation, paresthesias, or weakness.
Headache may be present.
Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash - ANSWER Paracervical pain & stiffness begins day
after injury. Accompanied by occipital headaches, dizziness & malaise
Cervical radiculopathy - ANSWER nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve
roots in the neck region
Symptoms: sharp burning or tingling pain in neck & one arm with assiciated
paresthesias.
Cervical Myelopathy - ANSWER cervical cord compression, neck pain associated with
bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper & lower extremities.
Diastasis Recti - ANSWER Rectus abdominis muscles separate at midline as tension
on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy
10 days to 3 months - ANSWER How long after exposure to syphilis will symptoms
begin to present?
, Cervicitis - ANSWER Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation. Investigate for
STI.
Located behind the ethmoid sinuses - ANSWER Sphenoidal sinuses are located:
Between the eyes & frontal sinuses, located above the eyes. - ANSWER Ethmoid
sinuses are located
between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy - ANSWER When should an oral glucose
tolerance test be performed?
Overflow incontinence - ANSWER small amounts of urine leak from a full bladder in
absence of need to urinate
Hypertension - ANSWER In older adults, presence of S4 heart sound suggests:
Aphasia - ANSWER Inability to produce or understand language
Ankle fracture - ANSWER point tenderness over posterior aspects of right malleolus,
inability to bear weight after 4 steps
Vulvar cancer - ANSWER An ulcerated or raised red vulvar lesion in elderly woman may
indicate
Manifestation of cerebral palsy - ANSWER presence of primitive reflexes, delayed gross
motor development, lack of progression through developmental milestones.
Axioscapular group - ANSWER Group of muscles that pulls the shoulder backward
Scoliosis - ANSWER When inspecting the shoulder & shoulder girdle, an elevation of
right shoulder was noted. This finding could be:
Sensory system - ANSWER Which are of nervous system coordinates position sense?
Motor system - ANSWER System consists of neurons that carry signals to skeletal
muscles (muscle strength)
Cerebellar system - ANSWER coordinates movement, maintains equilibrium, and helps
maintain posture
Vestibular system - ANSWER System responsible for balance & coordinating eye, head
& body movements
on one side, hip flexed & internally rotated - ANSWER To palpate the trochanteric
bursa, position the patient:
Horner's syndrome - ANSWER When examining the eyes, the right pupil reacts briskly
to light, near effort, and is much smaller than the left pupil. This condition is most likely:
Paralysis of oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) - ANSWER Dilated pupil is fixed to light
and near accommodation
Argyll Robertson pupils - ANSWER Pupil appears small and irregular shaped and
accommodate but do not react to light.
Seizure - ANSWER uncontrolled electrical activity in brain, may produce minor physical
signs, thought disturbances or disturbed motor activity or combination of symptoms.
Dystonia - ANSWER neurological disorder, causes involuntary muscle spasms &
twisting of limbs.
Bradykinesia - ANSWER impaired ability to adjust to one's body position.
Femoral vein - ANSWER The great saphenous vein enters the deep venous system via:
The Abduction (Valgus) stress test - ANSWER Maneuver the evaluates function of
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Gray matter - ANSWER The thalamus and basal ganglion are located in the:
Facial tics - ANSWER brief, repetitive, stereotyped, coordinated movement occurring at
irregular intervals (repetitive winking, grimacing and shoulder shrugging)
Daughters of women who took Diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy are at high risk
for developing: - ANSWER columnar epithelium that covers most or all of cervix vaginal
adenosis, circular collar or ridge of tissue between cervix & vagina.
Flexor group - ANSWER Group of muscles that lie anteriorly and flex the thigh
Thymus, thyroid gland & anterior part of pericardium - ANSWER The anterior
mediastinal lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the:
The breasts, upper part of the abdominal wall, upper part of back, pectoral region &
upper limbs - ANSWER Axillary lymph node drainage are includes:
,trauma, surgery & intranasal use of cocaine or amphetamines. - ANSWER Possible
causes of nasal septum perforation:
the peau d'orange (orange peel) sign - ANSWER thickened skin with enlarged pores.
First seen in lower portion of breast or areola. Visible sign of breast cancer.
Median Nerve - ANSWER provides sensation to palm, palmar surface of most of thumb,
second & third fingers & half of 4th digit.
Ulnar Nerve - ANSWER Innervates half of 4th digit & 5th digit
Radial Nerve - ANSWER innervates dorsal web space of thumb & index finger
Fibrous joints - ANSWER Have intervening layers of fibrous tissue or cartilage holding
bones together (sutures of skull)
Cartilaginous joints - ANSWER Joints have bones connected by cartilage. (hyaline or
fibrocartilage).
slightly movable.
Symphysis pubis & vertebrae - ANSWER Examples of cartilaginous joints
Mechanical neck pain - ANSWER Aching pain in the cervical paraspinal muscles and
ligaments with associated muscle spasm, with associated stiffness and tightness in the
upper back and shoulder, lasting up to 6 weeks.
No associated radiation, paresthesias, or weakness.
Headache may be present.
Mechanical Neck pain-Whiplash - ANSWER Paracervical pain & stiffness begins day
after injury. Accompanied by occipital headaches, dizziness & malaise
Cervical radiculopathy - ANSWER nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve
roots in the neck region
Symptoms: sharp burning or tingling pain in neck & one arm with assiciated
paresthesias.
Cervical Myelopathy - ANSWER cervical cord compression, neck pain associated with
bilateral weakness & paresthesias in both upper & lower extremities.
Diastasis Recti - ANSWER Rectus abdominis muscles separate at midline as tension
on abdominal wall increases with pregnancy
10 days to 3 months - ANSWER How long after exposure to syphilis will symptoms
begin to present?
, Cervicitis - ANSWER Cervical erosion, erythema, discharge or irritation. Investigate for
STI.
Located behind the ethmoid sinuses - ANSWER Sphenoidal sinuses are located:
Between the eyes & frontal sinuses, located above the eyes. - ANSWER Ethmoid
sinuses are located
between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy - ANSWER When should an oral glucose
tolerance test be performed?
Overflow incontinence - ANSWER small amounts of urine leak from a full bladder in
absence of need to urinate
Hypertension - ANSWER In older adults, presence of S4 heart sound suggests:
Aphasia - ANSWER Inability to produce or understand language
Ankle fracture - ANSWER point tenderness over posterior aspects of right malleolus,
inability to bear weight after 4 steps
Vulvar cancer - ANSWER An ulcerated or raised red vulvar lesion in elderly woman may
indicate
Manifestation of cerebral palsy - ANSWER presence of primitive reflexes, delayed gross
motor development, lack of progression through developmental milestones.
Axioscapular group - ANSWER Group of muscles that pulls the shoulder backward
Scoliosis - ANSWER When inspecting the shoulder & shoulder girdle, an elevation of
right shoulder was noted. This finding could be:
Sensory system - ANSWER Which are of nervous system coordinates position sense?
Motor system - ANSWER System consists of neurons that carry signals to skeletal
muscles (muscle strength)
Cerebellar system - ANSWER coordinates movement, maintains equilibrium, and helps
maintain posture
Vestibular system - ANSWER System responsible for balance & coordinating eye, head
& body movements
on one side, hip flexed & internally rotated - ANSWER To palpate the trochanteric
bursa, position the patient:
