Electric stim

Question 1

Small Electrode characteristics

Answer 1

increased current density, increased impedance (resistance, decreased current flow

Question 2

Large electrode characteristics

Answer 2

decreased current density, decreased impedance (resistance), increased current flow

Question 3

Conventional E stim

Answer 3

sensory response, high frequency, short duration

Question 4

Acupuncture like

Answer 4

muscle twitching, low frequency, long duration

Question 5

brief intense

Answer 5

strong paresthesia or motor response, high frequency, long duration

Question 6

noxious

Answer 6

highest tolerated stim, high or low frequency, long duration

Question 7

Iontophoresis: acetic acid

Answer 7

Calcific deposists, negative

Question 8

Iontophoresis: Calcium chloride

Answer 8

scar tissue, muscle spasms. negative

Question 9

Iontophoresis: Copper sulfate

Answer 9

fungal infections. positive

Question 10

Iontophoresis: Dexamethasone

Answer 10

inflammation. negative

Question 11

Iontophoresis: Iodine

Answer 11

scars. adhesive capsulitis. negative

Question 12

Iontophoresis: lidocaine

Answer 12

analgesia, inflammation. Positive

Question 13

Iontophoresis: magnesium sulfate

Answer 13

muscle spasms, ischemia. positive

Question 14

Iontophoresis: salicylates

Answer 14

muscle and joint pain. plantar warts. negative

Question 15

Iontophoresis: Zinc Oxide

Answer 15

healing, dermal ulcers, wounds. positive