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Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... Only: - Decreased ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
elbow flexion test ... Weak pinch • Decreased ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms ... #msk
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
Mental Status Exam Test ... Delayed recall with interference ... immediate recall with interference ... Dementia #SLUMS #MSE
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Basic labs for decreased ... liver disease, decrease ... K), H. pylori test ... (GI symptoms/endemic ... thyroid function test
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... The test is positive ... reproduction of symptoms ... #Spurlings #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
hyperextension test ... (Stork test) ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms
Tuberculous Pleural Effusions - Tests and Biomarkers
Age + fever + red blood cells + ADA -
Pleural Effusions - Tests ... IFN-y + NAAT - Increase ... method Duration of symptoms ... amplification test
Pulmonary Embolism - Signs and Symptoms
Most Common Presenting SYMPTOMS 
 - Dyspnea at rest or with
Embolism - Signs and Symptoms ... Common Presenting SYMPTOMS ... - Dyspnea at rest ... Rales (18%) - Decreased ... AcutePE #Signs #Symptoms
Stepwise approach for managing asthma in youths greater than 12 years of age and adults as
the next step if symptoms ... due to asthma symptoms ... per week, some interference ... predicted or personal best ... therapy should be decreased
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
libido • Signs: Decreased ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... present - ACTH test ... DEXAMETHASONE - ACTH test