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platelet coagulate. increased capillary permeability. Migration of neutrophils and monocytes to eat debris and destroy bacteria

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inflammatory phase

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2-3 weeks post injury. collagen synthesis. Epithelialization. Delayed if too wet or too dry

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proliferative phase

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scar maturation. can take up to 18 months

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remodeling phase

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4
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Mild pain meds (2)

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  1. NSAIDS

2. Acetaminophen

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Moderate pain meds (2)

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  1. Codeine

2. oxycodone

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Severe pain meds (2)

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  1. sedatives

2. morphine

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wound w/ clean approximated edges. Clean dry in-tact CDI. Surgical wounds

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1st intention healing

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wound w/out clean edges and are not approximated. Higher chance for infection

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2nd intention healing

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9
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Identify common signs and symptoms of cardiovascular conditions (5)

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  1. peripheral cyanosis
  2. dyspnea
  3. Angina
  4. Edema
  5. Fatigue
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10
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Identify common s/s of respiratory diseases (5)

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  1. cough
  2. dyspnea
  3. central cyanosis
  4. angina
  5. pulmonary edema
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describe common PT interventions for pts w/ repiratory pathologies (4)

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  1. airway clearance
  2. postural draining
  3. breathing ex
  4. endurance ex
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12
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UMN diseases (5)

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  1. SCI
  2. MS
  3. CVA
  4. TBI
  5. Parkinsons
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characteristics of UMN diseases

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spasticity, clasp-knife

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14
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LMN diseases

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  1. polio
  2. peripheral nerve injury
  3. muscular distrophy
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characteristics of LMN diseases

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paralysis, atrophy

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16
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chest pain caused by ischemia to myocardium

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angina pectoris

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17
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hardening of arteries due to fatty cholesterol plagues

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atherosclerosis

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18
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hardening of the walls of arterioles due to fatty cholesterol plagues

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arteriosclerosis

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19
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sudden stopping of the heart

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Myocardial infarction

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20
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high blood pressure resulting from genetics, diet, stress or lifestyle

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HTN

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21
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a result of endocarditis that creates an increased workload for the heart

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valve disease

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22
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chronic inflammation of the bronchial tree where productive cough is present for 3 consecutive months for 2 years or more. Blue bloater

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chronic bronchitis

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23
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destruction of the walls of the alveoli caused by cigarette smoking. No cough. Pink puffer

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Emphysema

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24
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hereditary disease of the pancreas. Malfunction of mucous membranes of pancreas and lungs

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cystic fibrosis

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25
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acute, reversible inflammatory obstructive pulmonary condition. Caused by external stimuli. Excess mucous

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asthma

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26
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inflammation of the aveoli and small bronchi caused by bacteria. Common in immobilized pts

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pneumonia

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27
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bacterial lung disease transmitted through coughing or sneezing

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TB

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28
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heart is not able to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs due to L or R ventricular failure

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CHF

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29
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Caused from a hemorrhage or embolus/thrombus to the brain. Stroke

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CVA

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30
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autoimmune neurological disease causing greatest weakness at 3 weeks from onset of symptoms

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Guillain Barre

31
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external injury to the head causing damage to brain tissues.

32
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Autoimmune demyelinating neuro disorder which has 2 types. Primary progressive and relapsing remitting

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MS multiple sclerosis

33
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affects basal ganglia where dopamine is not being produced properly

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Parkinson’s

34
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Any injury to the CNS caused by congenital abnormalities before, during or immediately after birth

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cerebral palsy

35
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result of trisomy on chromosome 21

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down syndrome

36
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neural tube defects in the development of the spinal column

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spina bifida

37
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spina bifida that is not visible to the eye. often no s/s

38
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spina bifida where spinal cord is intact, minimal damage esp if defect is closed right after birth

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meningocele

39
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spina bifida where both meninges and spinal cord protrude through skin

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mylomeningocele

40
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excess cerebral spinal fluid accumulates, compressing the brain tissue and blood vessels. Cranial sutures are not closed.

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hydrocephalus

41
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rare disorder of the clotting mechanism of the blood

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hemophilia

42
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degenerative arthritis w/out inflammation

43
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OA where etiology is unknown

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primary OA

44
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OA caused from previous injury, infection, hyperthyroidism, obesity, stress

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secondary OA

45
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degenerative disease affecting the intervertebral discs. “arthritis of the spine” cervical

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spondylosis

46
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defect of the pars interarticularis of vertebrae in L5-S1 area. Less severe

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spondylolysis

47
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fracture of the pars and vertebrae slips anteriorly. Most severe. Avoid extension

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spondylolisthesis

48
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joint infected by a virus or bacteria. Most common in young, old, immunosuppressed or those who use drugs

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infective arthritis

49
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crystal like formation w/in the jt from metabolic inability to process uric acid. Big toe. Genetically x-linked

50
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bilateral, symmetrical arthritis. Inflammatory, systemic, connective tissue and autoimmune disease

51
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disease of brittle bones, more common in women and can be caused by reduction in estrogen (hormonal changes)

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osteoporosis

52
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inflammation of the bone caused by infection

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osteomyelitis

53
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heartburn caused by acidic contents which regurgitate up into the lower esophagus

54
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chonic autoimmune disease affecting mainly the small intestine

55
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gallbladder stones

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cholelithiasis

56
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intense R lower ab pain. (McBurney’s point)

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appendicitis

57
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non-erosive gastritis

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chronic gastritis

58
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erosive gastritis

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peptic ulcer disease

59
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nonspecific intestinal condition. Does not damage intestines

60
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glucose below 70mg, weakness, shaking, sweating, hunger

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hypoglycemia

61
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glucose above 300mg, lethargy, thirst, excessive urination

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hyperglycemia

62
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chronic autoimmune intestinal conditions. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

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inflammatory bowel disease

63
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affects only the rectum and colon. IBD

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ulcerative colitis

64
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small finger like projections in the wall of the intestines

65
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pouch-like process of the intestines

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diverticula

66
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what is the primary risk factor for a pt w/ DM?

67
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DM s/s (3)

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  1. thirst
  2. hunger
  3. pee
68
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advice for DM pts (4)

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  1. no tight socks
  2. deep shoe box
  3. check feet daily
  4. exercise on the reg
69
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PT for DM (3)

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  1. education
  2. wound care
  3. mobility
70
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which muscular dystrophy is the most severe?

71
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DMD life expectancy

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late teens/early adults

72
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BMD life expectancy

73
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condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs becomes blocked. Central cyanosis

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pulmonary embolism

74
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arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed

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coronary artery disease

Pathophysiology (11 decks)

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