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Which are the 5 main nerves of the lower extremity and what nerve roots do they come from ?
Which of the following drugs can produce sinus tachycardia?
- digitalis
- ketamine
- dopamine
- barbiturates
- norepinephrine
What kind of cardiac arrhythmia is recorded on the ECG ?
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main nerves |
corresponding nerve root |
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N. genitofemoralis N. cutaneus femoris lateralis N. femoralis N. obturatorius N. ischiadicus |
L 1-2 L 2-3 L 2-4 L 2-4 L 4 - S3 |
Ketamine, dopamine and barbiturates can produce sinus tachycardia.
The diagnosis is:
Sinus bradycardia with 1st degree AV-block and U-waves
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