CP and MD Flashcards

1
Q

what is CP

A

developmental/movement/posture/ activity limitations from disturbances in developing brain

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what are symptoms of CP?

A

difficulty walking, incontinence, poor coordination, spasms, paralyiss, learning disablitiy, speech disorder, stutter, tremor,

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3
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when is the earliest you will see cp symptoms?

A

2-4 months

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4
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when is the earliest a child will be diagnosed with cp

A

2 years

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5
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how is cp diagnosed?

A

neuro exam , MRI looking for white matter, primative reflexes

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6
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what meds are cp patietns on?

A

dantrolene, baclofen, diazepam, and botox

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7
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why do cp patietns take botox?

A

to relax their muscles

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8
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what therapy do CP patietns need?

A

pt/ot/sp

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9
Q

what do cp patients use on their body to help gati?

A

afo

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10
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what fam ed should be given for cp

A

oral care, g tube feeds, immunizations, rear facing car seat

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11
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what is MD?

A

progressive loss of muscle fibers

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what are symptoms of MD?

A

waddling gait, falls, lordosis, and gowers sign

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13
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what is gowers sign?

A

to sit up from the floor they use their arms to walk themselves up

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14
Q

what is used to diagnose MD?

A

PCR

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15
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what are MD patients at risk for?

A

infections contractures, obesity, dysphagia

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16
Q

how long do md patients live?

A

20 to 30

17
Q

why do md patients take corticosteroids?

A

to slow muscle wasting

18
Q

what ed should be given to md family?

A

vaccines, infection prevention, safety, ROM exercisie

19
Q

what are side effects of taking corticosteroid?

A

cushings, hyperglycemia, cardiovascular disease, infection, bone breaks

20
Q

what is spastic motor abnormality?

A

occurs in CP

stiff muscles that move spastically

21
Q

what are some non pharm that can help CF

A

CPT and PEP

22
Q

what is CPT?

A

chest physical therapy

23
Q

what is PEP?

A

a flutter device that helps break up mucus