,Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - who's at risk? Correct
Answer > Age 40 to 60
> Diabetes mellitus (especially type I)* = most common risk
factor
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) cause Correct Answer >
occurs when the strong connective tissue surrounding the
shoulder joint ("shoulder joint capsule") become thick, stiff, &
inflamed
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) definition Correct
Answer > a painful condition in which the movement of the
shoulder becomes limited
American Thyroid Association screening recommendations
Correct Answer > baseline screening at 35 years old
> close attention to high-risk patients
-women > 60 y.o.
-pregnant patients
-pt's w/ autoimmune disease
Assessment of shoulder dislocation Correct Answer Pain noted
when shrugging shoulders
Back Pain Assessment Correct Answer ASSESS THE CAUSE
> Red flags in pt hx; [e.g. MVA*]
, Bacterial prostatitis physical exam Correct Answer > Rectal
exam should be performed gently b/c vigorous manipulation of
the prostate can --> septicemia
BPH physical exam Correct Answer prostate diffusely smooth
and enlarged
*size of the prostate does not correlate w/ urinary symptoms
BPH surgery post-op education Correct Answer > Within 4 to
6 weeks it is safe to resume a full sex life;
before this time spasmodic contractions that occur in the
prostatic urethra during ejaculation could trigger delayed
bleeding
> After 6 weeks the risk of delated bleeding is very slight; if the
area has not healed completely there may be slight discomfort
d/t spasms
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