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[Show more]Hypothyroidism: 
o Gland: 
o Pathology/cause: 
o How screened: 
o Sx: 
o Trick: - Answer Gland: Thyroid 
oPathology/cause: dec TH causing generalized depression of metabolism 
oHow screened: If TSH elevated, then + 
oSx: cold intolerance, excessive fatigue/lethargy, HA's, Weight Gain, reduced...
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Add to cartHypothyroidism: 
o Gland: 
o Pathology/cause: 
o How screened: 
o Sx: 
o Trick: - Answer Gland: Thyroid 
oPathology/cause: dec TH causing generalized depression of metabolism 
oHow screened: If TSH elevated, then + 
oSx: cold intolerance, excessive fatigue/lethargy, HA's, Weight Gain, reduced...
What conditions are the abnormal heart sounds S3 and S4 associated with, respectively? 
 
A. S3 = MI or HTN; S4 =CHF 
B. S3 = Tracheal Stenosis; S4 = Asthma 
C. S3 = closure of Mitral and Tricuspid Valves; S4 = Closure of Pulmonary Valves 
D. S3 = CHF; S4 =MI or HTN - Answer Feedback Correct Answ...
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Add to cartWhat conditions are the abnormal heart sounds S3 and S4 associated with, respectively? 
 
A. S3 = MI or HTN; S4 =CHF 
B. S3 = Tracheal Stenosis; S4 = Asthma 
C. S3 = closure of Mitral and Tricuspid Valves; S4 = Closure of Pulmonary Valves 
D. S3 = CHF; S4 =MI or HTN - Answer Feedback Correct Answ...
A physical therapist instructs a patient to sit up slowly and wait until any dizziness passes prior to standing. A side effect of which of the following medications is the MOST likely reason for this precaution? 
1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 
2. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 
3. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 
4. Gabape...
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Add to cartA physical therapist instructs a patient to sit up slowly and wait until any dizziness passes prior to standing. A side effect of which of the following medications is the MOST likely reason for this precaution? 
1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 
2. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 
3. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 
4. Gabape...
A PT examines a patient complaining of tingling into the 4th and 5th digits with muscle wasting over the hypothenar eminence. The PT suspects ulnar neuropathy and decides to examine the integrity of the nerve. Which of the following testing procedure would be the BEST? 
 
A. Have the patient flex bo...
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Add to cartA PT examines a patient complaining of tingling into the 4th and 5th digits with muscle wasting over the hypothenar eminence. The PT suspects ulnar neuropathy and decides to examine the integrity of the nerve. Which of the following testing procedure would be the BEST? 
 
A. Have the patient flex bo...
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A physical therapist instructs a patient to change his wound dressing daily between weekly visits to the wound center. At the next visit, the patient reports that he instead changed the dressing only when it was soaked through in an effort to conserve supplies. As a result, the surroun...
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A physical therapist instructs a patient to change his wound dressing daily between weekly visits to the wound center. At the next visit, the patient reports that he instead changed the dressing only when it was soaked through in an effort to conserve supplies. As a result, the surroun...
List the functions of the skeletal system - Answer -Supports and shape the body 
-Protects vital organs 
-Produced red blood cells 
-Stores calcium and phosphorus 
 
Name the muscles that the axillary nerve innervates - Answer -Deltoids 
-Teres minor 
 
Name the muscles that the musculocutaneou...
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Add to cartList the functions of the skeletal system - Answer -Supports and shape the body 
-Protects vital organs 
-Produced red blood cells 
-Stores calcium and phosphorus 
 
Name the muscles that the axillary nerve innervates - Answer -Deltoids 
-Teres minor 
 
Name the muscles that the musculocutaneou...
Functions of Skin (6) - Answer 1. Protection 
2. Insulation 
3. Maintenance of homeostasis: fluid balance, regulation of body temp 
4. Assists in metabolism: vit D production, aides in elimination of metabolic waste 
5. Attachment of muscles (erector pili, frontalis) 
6. Receptors in dermis giv...
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Add to cartFunctions of Skin (6) - Answer 1. Protection 
2. Insulation 
3. Maintenance of homeostasis: fluid balance, regulation of body temp 
4. Assists in metabolism: vit D production, aides in elimination of metabolic waste 
5. Attachment of muscles (erector pili, frontalis) 
6. Receptors in dermis giv...
A note in a patient's medical record indicates a specific drug is taken through enteral administration. Which of the following is an example of enteral administration? 
inhalation 
injection 
topical 
oral - Answer oral administration is considered the easiest form of taking medication when self ...
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Add to cartA note in a patient's medical record indicates a specific drug is taken through enteral administration. Which of the following is an example of enteral administration? 
inhalation 
injection 
topical 
oral - Answer oral administration is considered the easiest form of taking medication when self ...
What are some mechanisms for a Lisfranc injury? - Answer -metatarsals are separated from the tarsus 
- ie. Heavy crush injury, objects falls on midfoot, or when athlete has foot in PF and opposing player steps on midfoot 
 
What are some extra-articular symptoms of RA? - Answer - vasculitis 
- s...
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Add to cartWhat are some mechanisms for a Lisfranc injury? - Answer -metatarsals are separated from the tarsus 
- ie. Heavy crush injury, objects falls on midfoot, or when athlete has foot in PF and opposing player steps on midfoot 
 
What are some extra-articular symptoms of RA? - Answer - vasculitis 
- s...
Arthrokinematics of midcarpal joint during open-chain wrist flexion - Answer Convex on concave - slide dorsally and roll palmarly 
 
Arthrokinematics of midcarpal joint during open-chain wrist extension - Answer Convex on concave - slide palmarly and roll dorsally 
 
Karvonen Formula for MaxHR...
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Add to cartArthrokinematics of midcarpal joint during open-chain wrist flexion - Answer Convex on concave - slide dorsally and roll palmarly 
 
Arthrokinematics of midcarpal joint during open-chain wrist extension - Answer Convex on concave - slide palmarly and roll dorsally 
 
Karvonen Formula for MaxHR...
Respiratory Acidosis - Answer Impaired alveolar ventilation ( hypoventaliation) 
 
Respiratory Alkalosis - Answer Alveolar Hyperventilation 
 
Hyperglycemia - Answer >180-200, increased thirst, frequent urination 
 
Hypoglycemia - Answer <70 , hunger, sweating, shaking, dizziness, clum...
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Add to cartRespiratory Acidosis - Answer Impaired alveolar ventilation ( hypoventaliation) 
 
Respiratory Alkalosis - Answer Alveolar Hyperventilation 
 
Hyperglycemia - Answer >180-200, increased thirst, frequent urination 
 
Hypoglycemia - Answer <70 , hunger, sweating, shaking, dizziness, clum...
Which direction does motor development occur? - Answer Cephalocaudal and proximal to distal 
 
What is Gestational age? - Answer Age of fetus or newborn in weeks after mother's last menstrual period. 
 
What is the normal Gestational period? - Answer 38-42 weeks 
 
At how many weeks is an inf...
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Add to cartWhich direction does motor development occur? - Answer Cephalocaudal and proximal to distal 
 
What is Gestational age? - Answer Age of fetus or newborn in weeks after mother's last menstrual period. 
 
What is the normal Gestational period? - Answer 38-42 weeks 
 
At how many weeks is an inf...
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) - Answer Most commonly prescribed drug for musculoskeletal pain. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. Examples: Motrin/Advil, Aleve, Discalced, Indocin. 
 
COX-2 Inhibitors - Answer less GI irritation than NSAIDs. May have secondar...
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Add to cartNSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) - Answer Most commonly prescribed drug for musculoskeletal pain. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. Examples: Motrin/Advil, Aleve, Discalced, Indocin. 
 
COX-2 Inhibitors - Answer less GI irritation than NSAIDs. May have secondar...
what does an arterial blood gas test collect - Answer pH -tightly regulated as an imbalance in either direction can affect the NS and cause convulsions or coma. 
PaCO2 - changes in PaCO2 directly affect the balance of pH in the body 
PaO2 
% oxygen saturation of Hb (SaO2) 
HCO3- - keeps blood from...
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Add to cartwhat does an arterial blood gas test collect - Answer pH -tightly regulated as an imbalance in either direction can affect the NS and cause convulsions or coma. 
PaCO2 - changes in PaCO2 directly affect the balance of pH in the body 
PaO2 
% oxygen saturation of Hb (SaO2) 
HCO3- - keeps blood from...
1. compensatory strategy - Answer Teaching a patient with balance instability to ambulate with a rolling walker is an example of which type of strategy? 
1. compensatory strategies 
2. disability stategy 
3. Motor learning strategy 
4. remedial strategy 
 
4. MCL, ACL, and the medial meniscus - An...
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Add to cart1. compensatory strategy - Answer Teaching a patient with balance instability to ambulate with a rolling walker is an example of which type of strategy? 
1. compensatory strategies 
2. disability stategy 
3. Motor learning strategy 
4. remedial strategy 
 
4. MCL, ACL, and the medial meniscus - An...
transverse pelvis rotation occurs where and how much?? - Answer on the side of the unsupported or swing extremity. mean rotation is 4deg. weight bearing rotates 4 deg for a total of 8 deg 
 
step length - Answer heel strike L to heel strike R 
 
strike - Answer heel strike L to heel strike ...
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Add to carttransverse pelvis rotation occurs where and how much?? - Answer on the side of the unsupported or swing extremity. mean rotation is 4deg. weight bearing rotates 4 deg for a total of 8 deg 
 
step length - Answer heel strike L to heel strike R 
 
strike - Answer heel strike L to heel strike ...
SpO2 - Answer 95-100% 
 
PaO2 - Answer 80-100 mm Hg 
 
PaCO2 - Answer 35-45 mm Hg 
 
pH - Answer 7.35-7.45 
 
pH < 7.35 - Answer acidotic 
 
pH > 7.45 - Answer alkalotic 
 
Prothrombin time (PT) - Answer 11-15 sec 
 
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) - Answer 25-40 sec 
 
Inter...
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Add to cartSpO2 - Answer 95-100% 
 
PaO2 - Answer 80-100 mm Hg 
 
PaCO2 - Answer 35-45 mm Hg 
 
pH - Answer 7.35-7.45 
 
pH < 7.35 - Answer acidotic 
 
pH > 7.45 - Answer alkalotic 
 
Prothrombin time (PT) - Answer 11-15 sec 
 
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) - Answer 25-40 sec 
 
Inter...
Workstation Posture: Head - Answer Level, facing forward, in line with trunk 
 
Workstation Posture: Shoulders - Answer Relaxed, arms at side 
 
Workstation Posture: Elbows - Answer Bent 90-120*, close to trunk 
 
Workstation Posture: Forearm, wrists, hands - Answer Parallel to the floor, st...
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Add to cartWorkstation Posture: Head - Answer Level, facing forward, in line with trunk 
 
Workstation Posture: Shoulders - Answer Relaxed, arms at side 
 
Workstation Posture: Elbows - Answer Bent 90-120*, close to trunk 
 
Workstation Posture: Forearm, wrists, hands - Answer Parallel to the floor, st...
Cranial Nerve I - Answer 1. Olfactory- Smell 
2. Test sense of smell on each side: use common non irritating odors; close off other nostrils 
3. Anosmia (inability to detect smells), seen with frontal lobe lesions 
 
Cranial Nerve II - Answer 1. Optic- Vision 
2. Test visual acuity. Central: Sn...
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Add to cartCranial Nerve I - Answer 1. Olfactory- Smell 
2. Test sense of smell on each side: use common non irritating odors; close off other nostrils 
3. Anosmia (inability to detect smells), seen with frontal lobe lesions 
 
Cranial Nerve II - Answer 1. Optic- Vision 
2. Test visual acuity. Central: Sn...
Independent variable - Answer The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.; the treatment 
 
dependent variable - Answer The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. 
 
Controlled Variable - Answer Factor in an exp...
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Add to cartIndependent variable - Answer The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.; the treatment 
 
dependent variable - Answer The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. 
 
Controlled Variable - Answer Factor in an exp...
Independent variable - Answer The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.; the treatment 
 
dependent variable - Answer The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. 
 
Controlled Variable - Answer Factor in an exp...
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Add to cartIndependent variable - Answer The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.; the treatment 
 
dependent variable - Answer The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. 
 
Controlled Variable - Answer Factor in an exp...
antalgic gait - Answer painful 
stance time is abbreviated on the painful limb that results in uneven gait pattern, the uninvolved limb has a shortened step length since it must bear weight sooner than normal 
 
Uncinate Processes / Joint's of Lushka - Answer located at the inferolateral aspec...
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Add to cartantalgic gait - Answer painful 
stance time is abbreviated on the painful limb that results in uneven gait pattern, the uninvolved limb has a shortened step length since it must bear weight sooner than normal 
 
Uncinate Processes / Joint's of Lushka - Answer located at the inferolateral aspec...
antalgic gait - Answer painful 
stance time is abbreviated on the painful limb that results in uneven gait pattern, the uninvolved limb has a shortened step length since it must bear weight sooner than normal 
 
Uncinate Processes / Joint's of Lushka - Answer located at the inferolateral aspec...
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Add to cartantalgic gait - Answer painful 
stance time is abbreviated on the painful limb that results in uneven gait pattern, the uninvolved limb has a shortened step length since it must bear weight sooner than normal 
 
Uncinate Processes / Joint's of Lushka - Answer located at the inferolateral aspec...
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