Block 4 Flashcards
To have metabolic syndrome, you must have how many conditions to be diagnosed?
At least 3 or greater
How many oz of non-sugar liquid should you consume while taking Orlistat?
64oz / day
Overweight BMI?
25-29.9
MOA Pregnancy Test
Detect hCG
Orlistat is approved for what age for OTC or RX?
OTC: >18yrs old
RX: >12 yrs old
Techniques for naturopathy?
Nutritional counseling/support using dietetics, fasting, supplements
Belief that mental attitude/emotional states may influence physical illness
Callus vs Corn
Indefinite border
Callus
Callus vs Corn
Central core
Corn
Stage 2 hypertension is what?
≥140/90
Techniques for Ayurveda?
Relies on individual’s willingness to participate in lifestyle and behavioral changes
Uses pt interview, physical exam, lab tests to diagnose
When do pts w/ achilles tendon rupture need to be referred?
Regardless of pain level, they need to be always referred
When should you take vitamin supplements while taking Orlistat?
Bedtime
With diabetic ketoacidosis, ketones can be tested when BG is ______mg/dL and is associated w/ (T1DM/T2DM)
> 240
T1DM
Bariatric surgery is recommended for someone with a BMI of _____ and _____ if they have HTN, T2DM, etc
No conditions: >40
W/ conditions: >35
Callus vs Corn
Thickening of skin
Callus
Digoxin is derived from where?
Foxglove
Sever’s Disease occurs in what population?
Young boys (8 to 15 yrs old)
When are blood glucose screenings recommended to?
Overweight adults between ages 40 to 70
How long should you soak your feet in WARM water for calluses/corns?
5 minutes
To have metabolic syndrome, your BP would be greater than ______
130/85
Paclitaxel is derived from what?
Yew tree bark
Orlistat AE?
Greasy diarrhea increases w/ fatty meals
To have metabolic syndrome, your fasting glucose would be greater than _____mg/dL
100
Callus vs Corn
Small
Corn
What foods should you avoid when losing weight?
Carbs + fats (saturated)
To have metabolic syndrome, you will have a triglyceride level greater than ______mg/dL
150
In a blister, accumulation of fluid is beneath the _________
stratum corneum
Extra intake of just 10kcal/day leads to how much increase of lb(s)/year?
1
How long can it take to develop antibodies for HIV and HCV after exposure?
HCV - 6 months
HIV - 3 wks to 6 months
According to the American Cancer Society, what population should utilize fecal occult blood tests, and how often should they be tested?
> 50 yrs old; AA = >45 yrs old
every 10 yrs
1lb of fat equals how many kcal?
3500
Class 3 BMI?
≥40
How do you treat onychoncryptosis?
- Warm water
- Insert small cotton piece or dental floss
- If infection occurs, referral
Who should not use chiropractic therapies for health purposes?
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Bleeding disorder
- Tumor on the spine
- Aneurysms