Exam 1 Flashcards
An unexplained fatigue that lasts greater than or equal to 6 months duration is most likely:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What two criteria must be met in order to medically diagnose someone with fibromyalgia?
Subject reports pain when pressure is applied to 11 to 18 tender points and widespread pain above both and below the waist that is present for at least 3 months
Which of the following is NOT a route of HIV transmission?
Skin contact
Which of the following is NOT an infectious condition?
Crohn’s disease
A patient tells the PTA that they are experiencing fever, chills, malaise, and generalized low back pain. What pathology should the PTA suspect?
UTI
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with HIV. What statement is NOT true?
The PTA must wear PPE including gloves, gown, mask and glasses while treating the patient
Which pathology results in short stature, delayed growth, and delayed puberty?
Hypopituitarism
Protruded eyes is associated with what disease?
Hyperthyroid
Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include?
Type I diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents, and Type II diabetes occur more often in adults
Which of the following is most typical with diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria
What is the most common type of diabetes in the US?
Type II
_____ is insulin, whereas ____ is non-insulin dependent
Type I; Type II
Complications of diabetes mellitus include:
Cataracts, stroke, neuropathy
When testing for fasting blood sugar levels, which indicates diabetes?
> 125 mg/dl
Which of the following BEST describes interventions that are contraindicated or precautions for ADVANCED DIABETIC?
hot packs, cold packs, paraffin, and continuous ultrasound
Repeated use of what drug can cause Cushing’s disease?
Corticosteroids
Which pathologies present with morning stiffness, symmetrical bilateral joint involvement, joint erythema, and swelling?
RA
What are characteristics, signs, and symptoms of Type II diabetes?
Ketoacidosis rarely occurs, obesity contributes to the condition by increasing insulin resistance, and typically controlled diet, exercise, and oral medication
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic, sign, or symptom of Type I diabetes?
Ketoacidosis rarely occurs
A PTA treats a patient diagnosed with Graves’ disease. The patient presents with tachycardia, restlessness, and fatigue during exercise. Which finding would the patient MOST likely exhibit based on the clinical presentation for the diagnosis?
Heat intolerance
A patient with diabetes mellitus is seen in PT for a general conditioning program. Which activity would MOST likely increase the risk of hypoglycemia for the present?
Aquatic therapy for 30 minutes
A PTA works with a patient that reports pain and weakness in both hands. The PTA suspects the impairments may be associated with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following patients would be MOST likely to present with this condition?
45 y/o female with diabetes
A PTA works with a patient who experiences hyper-function of the parathyroid glands secondary to a tumor. Which of the following findings would MOST likely occur secondary to the described medical condition?
Osteopenia
A PTA works with a patient who is HIV positive, and has been admitted to an acute care hospital for a course of IV antibiotics. The patient’s medical record states that he has had a persistent cough producing bloody sputum for four weeks and that airborne precautions should be observed. The most likely rational for this level of precaution is:
Decrease the risk of staff and visitor exposure to active TB
