GI And Skeletal Flashcards
Syme Amputation is
Advantage is
Foot is removed but ankle remains
The patient cab be weight bearing with a prosthesis and less pain
Sources of Vit D
Sunlight
Fatty fish
Dair products
Eggs
Osteomalacia is
A softening of bones due to deficiency of Vit D or calcium
Magnesium hydroxide induces defecation
Treats
It induces defecation because it increases water in intestines and reduces acid
Chronic constipation and Heartburns
Bisacodyl is a
Contraindicated in
Laxative
Appendicitis,Inflammatory Bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and crohns and diverticulitis
Splint position in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Neutral position or Slight extension
NOT hyperextension
Pagets disease have
Short and bowing long bones
Skull is
Platybasia (threatens life)
This results assymetrical knees or elbow deformities
Skull is soft, thick and enlarged
Basilar skull invagination( turned inside out)
4 C’s of Communication
Clear
Concise
Correct
Complete
Why Meperidine is not used in elderly?
Can cause seizures and other adverse effects so it should not be used
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery
Several days to weeks
Postoperative pain and numbeness lasts longer in endoscopic carpal tunnel release compared to open procudere
Carpal tunnel release should avoid
Hand
Heavy
Movements
Liftings
Physical therapist should be contacted to set up
Specialized equipment such as Reinforced Trapeze Bar
Glossectomy is
A removal of all or part of the tongue
DEXA or Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
If hip and spine cannot be tested then
Tests bone density or bone strength
The forearms is used
Fluoxetine 40 mg once a day for depression should be
Given in divided doses. Maximu is 20 mg