Cryotherapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Skin cancer Most common type of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white Basal cell carcinoma common locations - cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis - Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture -...

Most common type of skin cancer in USA Skin cancer Most common type of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma symptoms Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white Basal cell carcinoma common locations cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture --> does n...

1. Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints: - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively 2. live virus vaccine types: Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid 3. inactive vaccine virus: Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria - Lyme - meningococcus - pertussis - plague - pneumococcus - tetanus 4...

Plan information is Recommendation for future massage session If a client experiences lower back pain due to a hypertonic psoas major while in the supine position, a bolster should be placed Under the knee A bolster must be placed under the ankles when a client is laying in which position Prone Cryotherapy treatment used for an acute strain sprain Rice Massage therapy may help to alleviate all of the following conditions except. A. headache B. Phlebitis C. Insomnia D. Hypertension Phleb...

Treatment for chronic bronchitis - Answer- -Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD that is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, causing excess mucus; characteristics of chronic bronchitis include diagnosis after age 35, obesity, copious amounts of purulent sputum, elevated Hct level -Treat with SABA (albuterol), inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium) -Normal Findings of Lungs: Lower lobes vesicular breath sounds (soft and low) Upper lobes; Bronchial breath sounds louder Actinic kera...

Massage: indications & contraindications Indications: subacute sprains, strains, bruises, tendinitis, bursitis contraindications: vascular problems type of massage used to break adhesions friction massage trigger point therapy: indications myofascial pain used to elongate contracted bands of muscle fibers performed no longer than 10 seconds traction: indications/contraindications indications: disc syndromes, IVF encroachment, chronic mm spasm contraindications: bone weak, inh...

NR 511 MIDTERM REVIEW ON DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS WITH COMPLETE RESOURCES AND RATIONALE FOR A GUARANTEED PASS(2023/2024) • Actinic keratosis: pre-cancerous lesion. The main assessment technique is INSPECTION, which will show as flesh colored, hard and sand paper like. ▪ TX: cryotherapy o Risk factor: sun exposure, can progress to squamous cell carcinoma o Referrer pt to dermatology to prevent progression • Fungal skin infection: assess rash and satellite lesions. o DX: based on clinica...

Treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Doxycycline for any age and regardless of pregnancy Presentation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Rash on palms of hands and soles of feet pops up after 3-5 days of initial treatment Presentation of Lyme Disease - Bulls eye rash Lyme disease is also known as... - Erythema migrans Treatment for Lyme disease over 8 years old - Doxycycline Treatment for Lyme disease less than 8 years old - Amoxicillin Aphthous Stomatitis vs herpes - Ap...

NBCE PT Boards- Sample Questions Latest Update 100% Solved Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for a. Scar tissue b. Chronic inflammation c. Infection d. Bone fractures C Paraffin provides which type of heat? a. Dry superficial b. Moist superficial c. Dry deep d. Moist deep B What is an appropriate safety precaution for application of MWD? a. Applicator should be 12 b. Perspiration should be promoted to enhance treatment c. Remove contact lenses during treatment around head d. Intensity ...

Skin care health promotion - -Avoid environmental hazards -Adequate hygiene/nutrition -Self-examination -Periodic professional exams Environmental skin hazards - -Sun exposure (UVB) -Tanning bed (UVA) -High altitude/snow Sun safety - -Avoid midday sun -Protective clothing -Sunscreen ***YOU CAN GET BURNED ON A CLOUDY DAY*** Common sites for nonmelanoma skin cancer - -Face -Head -Neck -Back of hands -Arms ***THINK SUN EXPOSED AREAS*** What is actinic keratosis? - -Premalignant...