CM

Question 1

which vertebra is at the level of the iliac crest

Answer 1

L4

Question 2

what do high PMNs make you think?

Answer 2

bacteria

Question 3

method behind ESR

Answer 3

RBCs are normally (-) charged. Inflammation will cause more (+) charges. Rouleaux formation, faster settling

Question 4

normal sed range

Answer 4

Male: 3-10, female: 4-25

Question 5

Compare sens of ESR and CRP

Answer 5

CRP is more sens.

Question 6

when would you use a hs CRP

Answer 6

infection in neonates, cardiac risk in asymptomatic adults

Question 7

spondylolysis

Answer 7

fracture of pars interarticularis

Question 8

spondylolisthesis

Answer 8

thickened ligamentum flavum, herniate disc, hypertrophied facet

Question 9

three main origins of back pain

Answer 9

disc, facet, SI

Question 10

aspects of MSK Pex

Answer 10

inspect, palpate, active and passive ROM, tone, assessment for inflammation, strength