Which of the Following Are Reasons to Order a Lumbar-Sacral

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons to order a lumbar-sacral spine x-ray in patients with new LBP? (Choose all that apply.)

• A) Direct trauma to any part of lumbar-sacral area
• B) Chronic steroid use
• C) Prior diagnosis of cancer
• D) Evidence of sciatica on the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test
• E) New fever, elevated sedimentation rate and white blood cell count

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during perceived threats.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Somatic Nervous System

The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for carrying motor and sensory information both to and from the central nervous system.

Interneurons

Neurons located in the central nervous system that transmit impulses between sensory and motor neurons.