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What is cellulitis? - ✔✔Acute spreading infection of dermal and
subcutaneous tissue commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms
may include localized redness that spreads quickly, skin that is warm to
touch, local abscess or ulceration, TTP, chills, fever, and malaise
A PT treats a patient status post CVA. The therapist plans activities that
focus on hand-eye coordination, recognition of position in space, and
general spatial relationships. What are the likely impairments the pt. is
experiencing? - ✔✔visual-perceptual deficits due to right hemisphere
damage
A patient status post cardiac ablation is placed on Coumadin. What is the
primary function of this medication? - ✔✔Prevent blood clot formation. Side
effects include frequent bruising, joint pain, excessive bleeding, and GI
distress)
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What is propafenone used for? - ✔✔antiarrhythmic medication that alters
conduction patterns of the heart. (Nausea, vomiting, and symptoms of
congestive heart failure)
Diuretic medication is used for what? - ✔✔increases excretion of water and
sodium in order to effectively decrease blood pressure and fluid retention.
(Drowsiness, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramps, and light
headeness)
Fluvastatin is used for what - ✔✔lipid lowering medication. SAs include
nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
A physical therapist treats a patient with medial epicondylitis. Which of the
following positions should the therapist use to place the patient's
ulnohumeral joint in the loose packed position? - ✔✔70 degrees flexion, 10
degrees supination
A recent entry into the medical record indicates a patient exhibits
dysdiachokinesia. Based on the pts. documented deficit, which activity
would be the most difficult for the pt.? - ✔✔Alternate supination and
pronation of the forearms. This deficit is typically seen in those with MS and
cerebellar lesions.
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How would a therapist rule out a cerebellar pathology? - ✔✔Have the
patient walk in a straight line, gait analysis (rule out ataxia)
A pt. rehabbing from an upper extremity injury performs a lat pull down
exercise using a cable column machine. The PT specifically instructs the
pt. to pull the bar down behind their head. What muscles is this exercise
targeting? - ✔✔rhomboids and middle trapezius
A PT is treating a pt. with congestive heart failure in the acute setting. What
is the most probable symptoms the therapist will see? - ✔✔peripheral
edema and dyspnea. Fluid backs up behind the right ventricle and
accumulates in the liver, abdomen, and distal extremities.
Muscle fasciculations and atrophy are common signs of - ✔✔a nervous
system disorders
What is bronchitis? - ✔✔inflammation of bronchial tubes
What are the contraindications used for compression therapy? -
✔✔circulatory obstruction, deep vein thrombosis,' heart failure, DVT, heart
failure, malignancy in treated area, unstable or acute fracture, and PE.
Compression can be used to treat what? - ✔✔chronic venous insuffiency
What are the normal values for ABI? - ✔✔1.0-1.4
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A pt. presents pain located primarily in the right posterior shoulder region
with intermittent paresthesia's in the right middle finger. What clinical
presentation might this be? - ✔✔cervical radiculopathy
A MSK pattern of pain is typically characterized by - ✔✔aching, heavy,
cramping, dull, and sore
A neurogenic pain is characterized by - ✔✔burning, hot, searing, sharp,
and shooting
A vascular pattern of pain is typically characterized by - ✔✔throbbing,
pounding, pulsing, beating
An emotional pattern of pain is characterized by - ✔✔miserable, piercing,
unbearable, nauseating, agonizing
What kind of pt. is most at risk for developing osteoporosis? - ✔✔67-year-
old female with malabsorption syndrome
A pt. is elevated on a tilt table to 60 degrees. They start to experience signs
and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. What is the most appropriate
action? - ✔✔Lower the table all the way back down and monitor the
patient's vital signs.
