Upper Quarter Screening

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Which of the following is a red flag for headache?

Previous hx of CA (correct)

Tenderness over temporal artery

Limited cervical ROM

Fluctuations in severity of pain

What is a common symptom of temporal arteritis?

Limited cervical ROM

Immediate referral

Fluctuations in severity of pain

Tenderness over temporal artery (correct)

Which condition can resemble migraines or tension headaches?

Thyroid dysfunction

Cervical myelopathy

Cervicogenic headache (correct)

Rheumatoid arthritis

What is a red flag for cervical spine pain?

Severe morning stiffness Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can have upper cervical involvement early on in the disease process?

Rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is a red flag for rheumatoid arthritis?

Age >45 Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can cause radicular symptoms accompanied by weakness, gait disturbances, and bowel/bladder problems?

Cervical myelopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is a red flag for thyroid dysfunction?

Anterior neck pain worse with swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can present with torticollis/SCM tightness?

Thyroid dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is a red flag for cervical myelopathy?

Unsteady gait Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary headache classification?

Cervicogenic Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trigger for migraines?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of headache is characterized by a dull pressure around the head?

Tension Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location for cluster headaches?

Behind one eye Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a migraine?

Motor weakness Signup and view all the answers

What is a yellow flag regarding the age of onset for headaches?

Headaches usually begin in childhood to early adulthood Signup and view all the answers

Which type of headache is typically aggravated by loud noises and bright lights?

Tension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for migraines?

Infections Signup and view all the answers

How long can a cluster headache attack last?

1-3 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which type of headache can occur in clusters over several days and then subside for months or years before reoccurring?

Cluster headache Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of one or more costal cartilages and sharp pain in front of the sternum?

Costochondritis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by irritation of dorsal nerve roots and can cause pain that radiates along dermatomes?

Intercostal neuritis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, dyspnea, fatigue, pallor, syncope/dizziness, palpitations, edema, and cough?

Angina Signup and view all the answers

Which cardiac condition is characterized by pain or pressure behind the sternum that may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder, or arm?

Angina Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dyspnea, and pain that improves with breath holding but worsens with trunk movements?

Pericarditis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an adverse reaction to statins, such as myalgia, fatigue, unexplained fever, nausea/vomiting, and rhabdomyolysis?

Adverse reaction to statins Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an ascending aortic dissection or aneurysm, and can present with symptoms such as throat pain/difficulty swallowing and anxiety?

Ascending aortic dissection/aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as mid thoracic, inter-scapular, or right biceps pain, and may get relief from antacids?

Myocardial ischemia in women Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by an inflammation of one or more costal cartilages, and can cause tenderness over the costochondral joint?