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What is the first line treatment for temporal arteritis? Correct Answer- High-dose steroids because it's an inflammatory response Why is an anecdotal or expert opinion lowest on the research hierarc... hy? Correct Answer- Can be a single person or a group of experts giving an opinion, but there is no research What is the screening test for temporal arteritis? Correct Answer- Elevated ESR and CRP as well Which condition causes bilateral stiffness lasting 30 minutes or more located in the shoulders, neck, hips, and torso; more common in women >50 and closely related to temporal arteritis? Correct AnswerPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) Are routine eye exams covered by Medicare part B? Correct Answer- No In trigeminal neuralgia, which cranial nerve is affected? Correct Answer- V What is the treatment for trigeminal neuralgia? Correct Answer- Anticonvulsants (phenytoin) and muscle relaxants (gabapentin, topiramate) Who monitors and disciplines the nurse practitioners? Correct Answer- BON What presents as an abrupt onset of facial paralysis due to dysfunction of the motor branch of the facial nerve (7)? Correct Answer- Bell's Palsy - Additional sx: Tear production on the affected side stops - Causes: viral, autoimmune, pressure from tumor or vessel [Show More]

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