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What is the physiologic limit for cup-to-disc ratio when assessing optic cupping?
What is the physiologic limit for cup-to-disc ratio when assessing optic cupping?
- 0.3
- 1.2
- 0.5 (correct)
- 0.8
Which condition is characterized by an elevated optic disc covered with cotton wool spots and flame hemorrhages?
Which condition is characterized by an elevated optic disc covered with cotton wool spots and flame hemorrhages?
- Retinal detachment
- Optic nerve atrophy
- Optic disc edema (correct)
- Macular degeneration
What is the primary cause of Cotton Wool Spots observed in the retina?
What is the primary cause of Cotton Wool Spots observed in the retina?
- Inflammation of the optic nerve
- Intracranial tumors
- Ganglion cell axons damage (correct)
- High cholesterol levels
What is the likely origin of a 'Hollenhorst' plaque when observed during examination?
What is the likely origin of a 'Hollenhorst' plaque when observed during examination?
Which condition is often associated with the presence of Roth spots in the retina?
Which condition is often associated with the presence of Roth spots in the retina?
What abnormality is associated with the Finger to Nose test?
What abnormality is associated with the Finger to Nose test?
Which abnormality may be observed during the Heel to Shin test?
Which abnormality may be observed during the Heel to Shin test?
What is a characteristic of the Hemiplegic Gait?
What is a characteristic of the Hemiplegic Gait?
What distinguishes the Diplegic Gait from other gait abnormalities mentioned?
What distinguishes the Diplegic Gait from other gait abnormalities mentioned?
What could be a possible sign of mild hemiparesis based on the text?
What could be a possible sign of mild hemiparesis based on the text?
What type of movement is considered abnormal and may indicate cerebellar disease, basal ganglia disease, or upper motor neuron weakness?
What type of movement is considered abnormal and may indicate cerebellar disease, basal ganglia disease, or upper motor neuron weakness?
Which test involves asking the patient to slide their heel down their opposite shin and back up?
Which test involves asking the patient to slide their heel down their opposite shin and back up?
What does an abnormality in the Finger-to-Nose test indicate?
What does an abnormality in the Finger-to-Nose test indicate?
Which type of movement is described as smooth and accurate in the Heel-to-Shin test?
Which type of movement is described as smooth and accurate in the Heel-to-Shin test?
What does abnormal movement in both the Finger-to-Nose and Heel-to-Shin tests suggest?
What does abnormal movement in both the Finger-to-Nose and Heel-to-Shin tests suggest?
What does a red, tender, swollen eardrum filled with yellowish-green pus typically indicate?
What does a red, tender, swollen eardrum filled with yellowish-green pus typically indicate?
What frequency range is considered normal for bowel sounds?
What frequency range is considered normal for bowel sounds?
What does hypoactive bowel sounds (less than 5 sounds per minute) suggest?
What does hypoactive bowel sounds (less than 5 sounds per minute) suggest?
If abdominal auscultation reveals absent bowel sounds, what condition might be indicated?
If abdominal auscultation reveals absent bowel sounds, what condition might be indicated?
Which technique is performed before deep palpation to detect tenderness, muscle resistance, and superficial organs or masses in a particular region?
Which technique is performed before deep palpation to detect tenderness, muscle resistance, and superficial organs or masses in a particular region?
Which cardiac pathology is characterized by ventricular stiffening due to hypertrophy or fibrosis?
Which cardiac pathology is characterized by ventricular stiffening due to hypertrophy or fibrosis?
Which condition may present with Pulsus parvus et tardus (weak + delayed carotid upstroke)?
Which condition may present with Pulsus parvus et tardus (weak + delayed carotid upstroke)?
What is a common cause of aortic regurgitation in the acute setting?
What is a common cause of aortic regurgitation in the acute setting?
Which connective tissue disorders are associated with mitral valve prolapse?
Which connective tissue disorders are associated with mitral valve prolapse?
In patients with genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome, which heart condition might be observed?
In patients with genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome, which heart condition might be observed?
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