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Which of the following is true regarding arthrocentesis? - ANSWER -removes
blot, pus, or fluid from synovial (joint) cavity
-need consent form
-RICE is used to tx post-procedure
Which of the following is true regarding bone scans? - ANSWER -isotope is
excreted in feces & urine w/in 24 hrs (Increase fluids PO)
-requires consent form
-metal most be removed/pt lie still during
-IV radioactive isotope is used
which is true regarding strains? - ANSWER -partial or complete tearing of
muscles or tendons
-RICE is used immediately after injury
-commonly caused by trauma
Common cause of bursitis? - ANSWER injury or overuse
, which is true regarding sprains? - ANSWER -partial or complete ligaments
-Tx immediately w/ RICE
-commonly caused by trauma
Bursitis Tx - ANSWER -RICE
-NSAIDs or cortisone injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome Tx - ANSWER -steriod injections
-modifying repetitive movements
-rest/splinting
-surgery
what age-related changes occur in the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER
-loss of muscle mass/tone
-thinning vertebral cartilage leads to shorter stature/posture
-thinning vertebral cartilage allows for "hunchback" or kyphosis
-crepitation of joints
how are fractures treated? - ANSWER -MD reestablishes union of
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