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11 Cards in this Set
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only tongue muscle NOT innervated by XII and its innervation |
Palatoglossus, X (vagus). Raises posterior tongue |
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innervation of digastric |
anterior, V3 Posterior VII |
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what is overactive in parkinson, brain area and neurotransmitter? |
Striatum is overactive, producing Ach which causes tremors. It is overactive since the Substantia Nigra that normally inhibits the Striatum with DOPA is degenerate in Parkinsons |
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Drug of choice for status epilepticus? For partial seizures? |
ST EPI- Diazepam Partial- Carbamazepine |
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which hamstring abducts? |
Biceps femoris |
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what runs in the axially sheath? |
The brachial plexus (C5-T1) with the axillary artery and vein |
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Obese woman on Doxycylin (or other tetracycline). what is she at risk for? |
Tetracyclines, like Doxy, Minocyclin, etc, cause photosensitivity and increase risk of Psudotumor cerebri in obese women. |
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Visual changes of pineal tumor vs pituitary tumor |
Pit Tumor has classic, "bitemporal hemianopsia" Pineal tumor compresses tectum and causes paralysis of upward gaze |
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what are roth spots and their association? |
Roth spots are seen on the retina, small hemorrhagic spots. Seen with Endocarditis |
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which ganglion is associated with the lesser splanchnic? |
Superior Mesenteric. (Greater-Celiac; Lesser-Superior; Least-Inferor) |
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What effects do Tamoxifen and Raloxifine have on alpha estrogen receptors? On beta? |
SERMs competitively block or activate alpha, and they are direct agonists of beta estrogen receptors.
Alpha receptors are in Breast Ovaries and Uterus. Beta receptors are in Bone (brain, liver and heart) So, the osteoporosis drugs, SERMs, are agents for the estrogen receptors in bone, which are beta receptors, which inhibits osteoclast activity. |
