Clinical Exercise Physiology - Final Exam Review (2022).docx Flashcards
What are the different certifications for Clinical Exercise Physiology?
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science (1700 hours of clinical experience) and a master’s in clinical exercise physiology (600 hours of clinical experience).
What are the differences within the certifications for Clinical Exercise Physiology?
Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) need a master’s degree and must pass the ACSM CEP test. Exercise Physiologists (EPs) need a minimum bachelor’s degree and must pass the certification exam from ACSM.
What are some diseases and conditions related to lack of exercise?
Cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), non-insulin dependent diabetes, mood and mental health.
How do diseases related to lack of exercise relate to exercise levels?
Use it or lose it.
What is expected from clinical exercise physiologists?
Retention and exercise.
What are the health and fitness benefits of physical activity?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength & endurance, musculoskeletal flexibility, body weight, caloric expenditure.
What is self-efficacy?
The belief that an individual can perform a task.
What is social support in relation to exercise adherence?
Cheering people on.
What has been the traditional method for exercise prescription and promotion?
Lifestyle-based physical activity promotion focusing on home or community activities that include daily tasks.
Why does the traditional method for exercise prescription have a low adherence rate?
Perceived lack of time.
What is the ecological perspective in exercise behavior?
Everything in your surroundings influences your behavior, helping realize the barriers people face.
What are some factors involved in exercise adherence?
Lack of time, social influence, community, public policy.
What are some tips for overcoming barriers to physical activity?
Promote changes that can happen in the home.
What are the different routes of administration for drugs?
IV, through the mouth/GI tract, through the skin, intramuscular.
What are the 3 different phases of the drug effect?
- Pharmaceutical: how a drug is processed from administered state. 2. Pharmacokinetic: effect the body has on the drug. 3. Pharmacodynamic: effect of the drug molecule in the body.
What is the keyhole concept?
A concept related to drug action.
What is the therapeutic index?
Knowing what amount of a drug is therapeutic or toxic.
What are the factors that modify drug response?
Age, body mass, food in GI tract, gender.
Why is compliance important in drug therapy?
Finishing or taking drugs as prescribed allows the drug’s intended effects to perform properly.
What are common medications and their effects on heart rate and blood pressure?
Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers, vasodilators.
What are the essentials for a clinical evaluation?
General interview, exam, lab data, diagnostic tests, assessment, plan.
What does the HPI involve?
It establishes a baseline of health for the patient and involves an interview that begins with the chief complaint.
What is the OPQRSTA method?
O= onset, P= provocation/palliation, Q= quality, R= region/radiation, S= severity, T= timing, A= associated signs and symptoms.
What does a physical examination entail?
Looking for abnormalities, patient complaints, auscultation, blood pressure, weight, gait, BMI, and infection.
What are some red flag indicators of clinical status?
Indicators that suggest a serious underlying condition.
What does peripheral edema indicate?
Heart failure: the heart is unable to efficiently pump blood and inefficient venous return.
What is the purpose of a GXT?
To evaluate chest pain to diagnose CAD and identify future risk or prognosis.
What are the absolute contraindications to GXT?
Certain abnormalities on resting ECG, unstable angina, decompensated heart failure, severe aortic stenosis.
What are the signs and symptoms of maximal effort during GXT?
Plateau in VO2, RER value > 1.1, blood lactate exceeds 8-10 mmol, PRE > 17, 85% of predicted HR.
What are the 5 components of physical fitness?
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength.
What is HRR and how do you calculate it?
Calculate HR max (220-age), HRmax-HRrest, multiply by intensity, add that to HRrest.
What are the different forms of diabetes?
Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes.
What are the hormones of interest in diabetes?
Insulin: moves sugar from the blood into cells. Glucagon: stimulates liver to make glucose.
What are the complications and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia: hunger, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, confusion. Hyperglycemia: frequent urination, increased thirst, blurry vision, dry mouth, fruity breath.
What are the causes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hyperglycemia: body has too little insulin or insulin resistance. Hypoglycemia: too much insulin, diet, genetics.
What are the signs and symptoms for diabetes?
Frequent urination, fatigue, excessive thirst, itchy dry skin, hunger pangs.
How is obesity determined?
BMI > 30.
What is the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat?
Visceral fat surrounds vital organs; subcutaneous fat is under the skin.
What are the roles of leptin, ghrelin, and neuropeptide Y?
Leptin: hormone that lets you feel full. Ghrelin: hormone that makes you feel hungry.
What is the set point theory?
The idea that the body has an ideal weight range it wants to be in.
What are the side effects of obesity?
CVD, type 2 diabetes.
What role does behavioral therapy play in weight loss?
Helps individuals utilize their state of mind to make changes and address emotional issues.
What are some examples of drugs prescribed to overweight individuals?
Phentermine (appetite suppressant), Qsymia (appetite suppression), Belviq (satiety enhancer).
What is the difference between idiopathic, essential, primary, and secondary hypertension?
Idiopathic: cause unknown. Essential: genetically based. Secondary: renal or endocrine.
What are the different stages of hypertension?
normal: 120/80
prehypertension: 120-139/80-89
stage 1: 140-159/90-99
stage 2: >=160/>=100
Why does hypertension occur as one gets older?
Vessels become rigid and stiff, making it difficult to adjust to changes in blood pressure.
How is blood pressure determined?
BP = CO x PR.
How does untreated hypertension lead to death?
Damages endothelium, which predisposes individuals to atherosclerosis, leading to heart attack or stroke.
What happens to blood vessels as one gets older?
Vessels become rigid and stiff, making it difficult to adjust to changes in blood pressure.
Which populations are at greater risk for hypertension?
Elderly and obese individuals.
How does untreated hypertension lead to death?
It damages the endothelium, which predisposes individuals to atherosclerosis, potentially leading to heart attack or stroke.
Why does hypertension cause endothelium damage?
High volume of blood causes imperfections in the wall, leading to atherosclerosis because plaque has places to catch on.
How is ventricular hypertrophy related to hypertension and heart failure?
Hypertension increases workload on the heart, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy, which could result in heart failure from excessive workload.
What are some signs and symptoms of hypertension?
Headache, dizziness, easy fatigue, palpitations.
What are some examples of drugs used to treat hypertension?
ACE inhibitors block aldosterone for excess sodium uptake; Ca channel blockers block cardiac muscle contraction; Beta blockers block epinephrine and norepinephrine.
What are some laboratory tests for hypertension besides blood pressure?
Blood pressure reading, two measurements over two or more visits, urinalysis, blood chemistry, ECG, hematocrit.
What are some anticipated responses during exercise for blood pressure?
Blood pressure will spike during exercise but then come back down.
What are lipoproteins and apolipoproteins?
Lipoproteins are complexes that transport lipids in the blood; apolipoproteins are the protein components of lipoproteins.
What is the difference between hypertriglyceridemia and postprandial lipemia?
Hypertriglyceridemia is excess triglycerides in the blood; postprandial lipemia refers to fat levels immediately after eating.
What is hyperlipoproteinemia?
A condition characterized by an excess of lipoproteins in the blood.
What are the functions of Lipoprotein Lipase and Hepatic Lipase?
Lipoprotein lipase breaks down triglycerides in lipoproteins; hepatic lipase is involved in the metabolism of lipoproteins.
Are there any different exercise responses in individuals with dyslipidemia?
No, there are no different exercise responses.
How much weight loss is recommended to help with dyslipidemia?
5-10% weight loss is recommended.
What are some lipid-lowering medications and their functions?
Statins reduce lipid synthesis in the liver; fibric acid decreases fatty acid size; nicotinic acids increase HDL and lower LDL.
How much exercise is needed to show changes in HDL levels?
One exercise bout can change HDL levels.
What are the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome?
Obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.
What is normal weight obesity and why does it occur as you age?
High body mass or waist circumference with excellent cardiovascular health, leading to increased risk for osteoporosis and sarcopenia.
Why has pediatric metabolic syndrome become an area of importance?
It puts children at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease as adults.
What is the role of insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome?
It causes hyperinsulinemia, increased lipogenesis, hypertriglyceridemia, and hypertension.
Why does insulin resistance increase the risk for metabolic syndrome?
It can raise blood pressure and triglyceride levels, leading to inflammation and ectopic adiposity.
What is ectopic adiposity?
Ectopic fat stores triglycerides in tissues that don’t normally contain large amounts of fat, interfering with cellular functions.
What does it mean that adipose tissue is proinflammatory?
Adipose tissues cause inflammation due to elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines and hormones.
Why is metabolic syndrome under criticism?
It describes relative risk, differing predictive value, and includes individuals with established diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
What are some treatment goals for metabolic syndrome?
Weight loss (minimum of 10%), improvements in diet quality, participation in physical activity, and smoking cessation.
What are the different stages of renal disease?
Stage 1: GFR <= 90; Stage 2: GFR 60-88; Stage 3: GFR 30-59; Stage 4: GFR 15-29; Stage 5: GFR > 15.
What are the treatment plans for renal disease?
Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant.
What are some side effects or complications of dialysis?
Hemodialysis is time-consuming; peritoneal dialysis is more invasive; transplant lists are long, and patients must take anti-rejection medications.
What are some diagnostic tests for renal disease?
Elevated serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, reduced GFR, blood tests, urinalysis, and CAT scans.
What are key areas to pay attention to when prescribing exercise for renal disease?
Peak O2 uptake is low, graded exercise testing is not helpful, and exercise should be on non-dialysis days.
Why is CHD the most common cause of death in the US?
Due to rising obesity rates.
What is atherosclerosis?
A buildup of plaque in vessels caused by obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
What are the risk factors for increased atherogenesis?
Endothelial injury, inflammatory response, tobacco smoke, LDL, and hypertension.
What are the three causes of ischemia?
Stenosis, occlusion, and reduced blood flow.
What is angina/unstable angina?
It is likely a result of transient vessel occlusion followed by spontaneous thrombolysis and vasorelaxation.
What occurs in a myocardial infarction?
Chest pain lasting more than 30 minutes, with ECG showing ST-segment elevation or T wave changes.
What are the treatment mechanisms for coronary syndromes?
Anti-ischemic therapy, oral and intravenous antiplatelet therapy, and reperfusion therapy.
What are the complications of acute myocardial infarction?
Arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities.
What are some pharmaceutical drugs used to treat cardiac problems?
Nitroglycerin, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, and anticoagulants.
What is the ischemic cascade?
A series of interconnected events that occur within tissue when blood supply is significantly reduced, leading to cell death if not addressed.
What is the difference between infarction and ischemia?
Infarction is necrosis of cardiac myocytes from prolonged ischemia; ischemia is when a body part doesn’t receive enough blood, leading to tissue damage.
Does an occlusion equal immediate infarction?
Not necessarily; however, if occlusion persists for more than one hour, it is the hallmark of acute myocardial infarction.
What is revascularization surgery?
Surgery to provide new or additional blood supply to a body part or organ.
What are the differences between CABS and PTCA?
CABS is bypassing a blockage; PTCA involves placing a stent.
What is the difference between HFREF and HFPEF?
HFREF is trouble emptying (systolic), while HFPEF is trouble filling (normal ejection fraction, diastolic).
What are some clinical symptoms of heart failure?
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, change in fatigue level, and fluid retention.
What are some anticipated responses in those with heart failure?
Decreased ejection fraction, decreased cardiac output, decreased stroke volume, increased heart rate at rest, and decreased oxygen saturation at submax and peak exercise.
When is a cardiac transplant recommended?
When survival rates are high, but complications include loss of cardiac autonomic fibers.
What is meant by PAD?
Blockage of leg arteries by plaque, resulting in stenosis or occlusion.
What is intermittent claudication?
Muscle pain that occurs during activity and stops with rest due to PAD.