Exam 1 Flashcards
Takes Ca out of bone
PTH
Puts Ca into bone
Calcitonin
Accelerated bone loss with what type of osteporosis
Postmenopausal
What type of fx with postmenopausal
vertebral
what type of fx with age related osteoporosis
hip
What type of bone does postmenopausal osteoporosis impact
trabecular
What is the purpose of the FRAX Tool
evaluates 10 year probability of hip fracture and major osteoporosis fracture
- can be a guide as to whether meds or needed or not
- available for 4 U.S. populations (white, black, asian, hispanic)
Type of osteporosis med that can lead to femoral insufficincy fractures
Alendronate (Fosamax, Boniva)
Type of osteoporosis med that decr number of osteoclasts an is a nasal spray
Calcitonin
Type of osteoporosis med that prevents bone loss in the spine and is a selective estrogen receptor modulator
Raloxifene (Evista)
Type of osteoporosis med that simulates osteoblastic proliferation and new bone formation. Taken intermittently and used with Ca citrate
Sodium Fluoride
What age needs the most Ca
9-18
Management of acute vertebral fractures
- ) Intermittant Horizontal Rest Regime (supine, SL, standing)….no sitting
- ) TENS for pain
- ) Isometric exercises with breathing
- ) Gentle AROM or AAROM
Management of subactue vertebral fractures
- ) Start to include some flexibility, strengthening, and balance
- ) Limit the amount lifting to less than 10 lbs
- ) Education on proper posture and body mechanics
- ) Evaluate need for orthotic
What two tests would you want to avoid in someone who has osteoporosis
BBS and Fullerton
What RPE for 60-80% of 1 RM
13-15
What RPE for 40-60% of 1 RM
11-13
Older adults and children rely on what sense more for balance
vision
Adults rely on what sense more for balance
somatosensory
What was were the two most predictive things of having a fall after D/C from hosptial
- ) Previous fall
2. ) Use of AD
When protein clumps together and cloud a small area of the lens, making it harder to see
Cataracts
Degneration of the macula which is responsible for sharp, central vision
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Category of eye disorders associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure which can cause eye damage
Glaucoma
Glaucoma leads to loss of what type of vision
peripheral
Is glaucoma painful
no
What score is indicative on fall risk for the GDS
More than 6 points
What score is indicative on fall risk for the FES-I
More than 24 points
5 Medical History Questions Predictive of Falls
- ) Previous falls
- ) Psychoactive meds
- ) AD for ambulation
- ) Assistance with ADLS
- ) Fearful of falling
What score is indicative on fall risk for the BBS
Less than 50
What score is indicative on fall risk for the TUG
More than 11 sec
What score is indicative on fall risk for the SLS, EO
Less than 6.5 sec
What score is indicative on fall risk for the 5x STS
More than 12 sec