AS FAST AS YOU CAN Flashcards
What type of medication is Atenolol and why might a patient be on it? How might one side effect of this med change the way you treat?
Beta Blocker
CHF, hypertension
Orthostasis - pt ed re: changing positions
What type of patient might be taking Fosomax? What are some considerations in treatment for a patient for whom this is a prescription?
Osteoporosis (age over 45ish, post-menopausal or w/ long-term steroid use)
Manips are contraindicated (mobs are fine)
Why might a patient be on Warfarin? What type of med is this? What are some precautions for PT with its prescription?
For any kind of clotting disease: AFib, Stents, Post-Op
Blood Thinner / Anticoagulant
Be aware of potential for profuse bleeding, NO MANIP, NO INSTRUMENT ASSISTED TECHNIQUES
What makes Xarelto a different kind of anticoagulant?
If you are taken to the ER they can give you something to decrease the bleeding.
No blood level monitoring or dietary changes (as with Coumadin)
NO MANIP! NO IASTM!
What makes Praxada a different kind of anticoagulant?
No monitoring, but no antidote for bleeding
Higher chance of GI bleed
NO MANIP! NO IASTM!
What type of side effects might we expect to see in a patient who uses Proventil (Albuterol)?
Rapid HR, Increased BP, Tremors, sometimes dizziness
What type of patients may come to you with a prescription for Glucotrol? What are some warning signs you may have to look out for in this population?
Diabetes
Signs of hypoglycemia: tiredness, fatigue, sweating, blurred vision, trouble concentrating
What type of medication is Protonix (Pantoprazole)? What might be the implications of taking this medication for a patient involved in PT?
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Keep upright as much as possible (to control digestion)
What are three common types of SSRIs and why might a PT want to know if a patient is on one?
Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft - patients on antidepressants have poorer outcomes for many conditions.
What type of medication is dilaudid and what side-effect is this commonly associated with?
Opioid
High risk of falls
What are two side effects of Gabapentin a PT may want to know about?
Can cause sedation and/or fatigue
What are 4 functions of NSAIDs?
Antipyretic (decrease fever), Anti-coagulant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
What is important to remember when taking an NSAID for its anti-inflammatory properties?
Need to be taken continually to achieve this effect (otherwise, just affecting pain)
What are some of the risks/side effects of NSAID use?
Can develop ulcers, bleeding *the warning signs of which are only present in 1/5 of those who take them (warning signs = nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, vomiting blood or in stool, can also cause dizziness)
What is the difference in function bw aspirin, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen?
Aspirin provides all of the following: antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflamm, anticoag
NSAIDs: provide the same but not really much anticoag (Names: Motrin, Aleve, Celebrex, Ibuprofen)
Acetaminophen: Only Analgesic and Antipyretic (Tylenol)
What type of drug is meclizine and who should it not be given to?
Anti-histamine
Should not be given to anyone who has vestib issues bc it’s a vestibular suppressant!
A 65 y.o. male presents w/ onset of diffuse muscle weakness and inability to ambulate 7 days ago. His PMH is significant for DM, cholesterolemia. How might this patient’s medications play into his presentation?
He may be on a statin and these can cause sudden myopathy.
The longer a patient is on them, they can also cause rhabdo (CK elevated!)!
Jeri is 6 weeks post reverse shoulder arthroplasty and is taking Naproxyn for simultaneous arthritis in her knees. What’s wrong with this picture?
NSAIDs reduce bone healing! The patient can take extra-strength Tylenol or a low-dose narcotic instead if needed.
What’s a wacky long-term side-effect of taking a fluoroquinolone?
Tendinopathy anywhere from 2hrs to 6 months post dosage.
What is the differential diagnosis for a 70 y.o. female w/ COPD, DM, who has a heart valve replacement and after a recent increase in her prednisone dose presents to you with swelling in her RIGHT ankle and fatigue?
Fracture? DVT? Cellulitis?
-steroids can throw diabetic sugar out of control
Why should prednisone be tapered?
Allow adrenal glands to resume natural cortisol production (w/ long-term use can have adrenal atrophy / stop producing cortisol).
Of the following, which are substantial risk factors for injury in runners?
- Weekly mileage / intensity
- Previous injury
- Competitive Training
- Biomechanics
- Terrain/Surface
- Running technique
Mileage/Intensity
Previous Injury
Competitive Training
Running Technique
What are 4 BIG causes of PFP? Of these, which can PT affect?
- Larger q angle, sulcus, larger patellar tilt angle
- Lower peak torque knee ext
- Lower hip abduction strength
- Lower hip ER strength
2-4
What are some hallmarks of ITB Syndrome?
Lateral Knee Pain
- also, worse w/ running for longer time or distance
- increased pain w/ prolonged sitting
- worse w/ longer strides, downhill
What are some diff dx of “lateral knee pain” that may present as ITB Syndrome?
Lateral meniscus, peroneal nerve entrapment, low back, hip
At what points during gait will a person w/ ITB Syndrome have pain?
just BEFORE the leg strikes the ground w/ the knee in 25-30 deg of flexion and WHEN the leg strikes the ground
What tests can you use test for ITB pathology?
Noble’s (not great), Ober’s, Thomas
What is one pathology that can be caused or mimicked by cambered/crowned road running?
Alignment/LLD (leg length discrepancy) can also create ITB Syndrome
Is there a correlation bw ITB tightness and injury?
Nope
Is hip abductor weakness correlated w/ ITB strain?
You betcha
What is a common name for medial tibial stress syndrome?
Shin splints