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Cervical spondylosis
A Degeneration of cervical disc is evident
B Marginal osteophytes are formed
C Is a mild inflammatory disease
D Erosion of vertebrae is present
E Physical therapy has no role in its treatment
Absolute contraindication of lumbar puncture is/are
A Papilloedema
B Hydrocephalous
C Aspirin therapy
D Thrombokinase therapy
E Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Ideal spaces for lumbar puncture in pediatric age group are
A L4 and L5
B T12 and L1
C L1 and L2
D L2 and L3
E L3 and L4
Lumbar puncture is contraindicated in
A Depressed level of consciousness
B Hydrocephalous with papilledema
C Aspirin therapy
D Thrombolytic therapy
E Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Damage to lumbar 4,5 root
A Leads to sensory impairment in the lateral aspect of great toe
B Is associated with foot drop
C Causes weakness of extensor hallucis longus
D Is associated with diminished ankle jerk
E Caused by disc prolapse between L5 and S1
Contraindications of lumbar puncture are
A Increased intracranial pressure
B Thrombocytopenia
C High fever
D Preterm baby
E Generalized tonic convulsion
Lumbar puncture
A Is useful in diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage
B Is contraindicated in communicating hydrocephalus
C Is a part of work up in infants with unexplained pyrexia
D Is done by inserting a needle into the subdural space
E Should be performed with the patient in prone position

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