PATH 1017 WEEK 3&4 EXAM (ACTUAL / QUESTIONS
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Treatment for Hyperthyroidism includes Propylthiouracil
Antithyroid drug prototype: reduces iodination of tyrosine and
coupling of MIT and DIT in the thyroid
Thyroid storm is a rare?life-threatening condition caused by exaggerated hyperthyroidism
Thyroid storm signs and symptoms includes?fever, chills, delirium, and tachycardia
Thyroid storm treatment?
3 P's:
beta-blockers (e.g. Propranolol) 1 / 3
Propylthiouracil corticosteroids (e.g. Prenisone)
Thyroid Storm supportive measures include?• Cooling measures • Fluids, glucose and electrolyte replacement • Beta-blocker drug (propranolol) •Glucocorticosterois • Proplythiouracil • Iodide contrast
Corticospinal tract is the?Descending motor pathway that starts Cerebral cortex -> spinal cord and are Voluntary movements of the body
lateral spinothalamic tract is an?ascending pathway located anterolaterally within the peripheral white matter of the spinal cord. It is primarily 2 / 3
responsible for transmitting pain and temperature as well as coarse touch.
anterior spinothalamic tract is an?ascending pathway located anteriorly within the spinal cord, primarily responsible for transmitting coarse touch and pressure.
Posterior Spinothalamic is an?ascending pathway of the spinal cord. It is responsible for the transmission of pain, temperature, and crude touch to the somatosensory region of the thalamus.
Spinal cord injury is either?Direct injury to spinal cord (i.e. penetrating trauma) and Indirect injury to spinal cord (i.e. vertebral fracture, subluxation or dislocation) cause by flexion, extension or rotational injuries
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