APEA 3P EXAM STUDY GUIDE

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Question:

What is Korsakoff syndrome?

Answer:

a deficiency in thiamine and folate caused by alcoholism

Question:

What changes to the vagina occur with aging?

Answer:

Dryness

Loss of rugae

Less pubic hair

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Question:

What is a navicular fracture?

Answer:

also known as a scaphoid fracture; this impacts the snuff box and causes tenderness there. This will have to be casted to stabilize the fracture

Question:

Heberden and Bouchard’s nodes are indicative of what disease process? What about swan neck deformities?

Answer:

osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis

Question:

What is Morton's neuroma?

Answer:

a mass between the 3rd and 4th toes that feels like a pebble; most common in women who wear high heels or tight shoes

Question:

How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?

Answer:

via a positive Muddler's or squeeze test causing pain 2 / 4

Question:

What is the hook test?

Answer:

used to assess for a bicep tendon issue

Question:

How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries?

Answer:

wear a sling to stabilize the arm and refer to ortho

Question:

How long do migraine headaches last?

Answer:

4-72 hours

Question:

How can we abort cluster headaches?

Answer:

calcium or 100% oxygen application

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Question:

Which type of headaches come with lacrimation and sinus symptoms?

Answer:

cluster headaches

Question:

What does the apprehension test assess for?

Answer:

used to assess for stability of the shoulder or knee; assesses for stability

Question:

How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium?

Answer:

when parathyroid hormone is released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in response to hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine

Question:

What is the first line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

Answer:

carbamazepine (tegretol) or amitriptyline. also want to do gabapentin or something for nerve pain

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