Home Health Care

Question 1

What are some of the tell tale signs of Sleep Apnea

Answer 1

Loud snoring
Stops breathing
Gasping for air during sleep
Awakening with a dry mouth
Morning Headache
Difficulty staying asleep
Irritability

Question 2

When should someone see a doctor about sleep apnea?

Answer 2

sleep problems that make us fatigued, sleepy and irritable

Note that not all people with sleep apnea will snore

Question 3

What causes snoring?

Answer 3

The opening between the windpipe and esophagus vibrates

Question 4

How does CPAP work?

Answer 4

It ensures air makes it to the lungs and past the opening. Keeps positive pressure

Question 5

What is Bruxism?

Answer 5

Teeth grinding at night

Question 6

What are breathe right strips for?

Answer 6

For congestion not for snorring

Question 7

What are varicose veins?

Answer 7

Where the veins do not close properly and it leads to blood pooling

Question 8

How do Sigvaris socks work?

Answer 8

These socks have greater compression at the bottom and less compression at the top.

They work to close the openings in our veins and prevent blood pooling

Question 9

Which pressure of Sigvaris socks require a doctor prescription?

Answer 9

> 20mm Hg

Question 10

What are Sigcaris socks used for?

Answer 10

Varicose veins and the prevention of DVT

Question 11

What pressure of socks is used for tired, aching legs with mild varicose veins?

Answer 11

20-30mmg

Question 12

What level of pressure socks is used to control edema and more severe varicose veins?

Answer 12

30-40mmHg

Question 13

What are the other ranges of pressure socks? That are used for serious situations like Severe Edema?

Answer 13

40-50, 50-60

Question 14

What are flight socks?

Answer 14

These are used for flights that are greater then 6 hours and a patient who has at least 1 CV risk factor

Generally not used though

Question 15

Is urinary incontinence a normal part of aging?

Answer 15

No, structural changes occur, but it is treatable and manageable

Question 16

How common is incontinence in women?

Answer 16

Very common

Question 17

What are the most common types of UI in women?

Answer 17

stress urge or a mix of both

Question 18

What is stress incontinence?

Answer 18

This is the majority of cases and it is associated with bladder weakness or increased abdominal pressure

Question 19

How can someone lose control in IU?

Answer 19

Coughing, sneezing, lifting, and laughing low volume htough

Question 20

What can cause UI?

Answer 20

Over time the ligament structure becomes damaged/stretched and it can lead to incontinence

Question 21

How does Poise work?

Answer 21

It is inserted into the vagina and it does not have to be removed when using the washroom

Question 22

What condition is POISE used for?

Answer 22

stress urinary incontinence

Question 23

What condition is poise not used for?

Answer 23

Urge urinary incontience where one has to suddenly use the washroom or rushes to urinate

Question 24

How does one size POISE?

Answer 24

Start with the smallest size and then work your way up until no leakage occurs

Question 25

How long can POISE be used for?

Answer 25

up to 12 hours every day and it can be worn at day or night.

Question 26

What is Poise CI for?

Answer 26

during menstruation/period

Question 27

What is an overactive bladder?

Answer 27

This is where the detrusor muscle contracts before the bladder is all the way full.

Question 28

What are the factors that lead to an over active bladder?

Answer 28

Sometimes unknown
UTI
Stroke/parkinsons/diabetes

Question 29

What are the approaches to fixing an overactive bladder?

Answer 29

We would want to consider bladder training or

anti-spasmodics (Dont need to know the names)

Question 30

What is overflow incontinence?

Answer 30

Commonly referred to Urinary Retention

Question 31

Who does overflow incontinence affect?

Answer 31

Men, unable to use the washroom

Question 32

What is benign prostate incontinence?

Answer 32

Prostate pushes against urethra and no training can help

Question 33

How can we treat Urinary Retention?

Answer 33

Duvoid, tamsulosin, finasteride, or surgical intervention

Question 34

What is Duvoid?

Answer 34

Smooth muscle stimulant for Urinary retention

Question 35

What is Flomax (Tamsulosin)?

Answer 35

This is a direct a-adrenergic antagonist that works quickly to decrease prostate retention

Question 36

What is Proscar (Finasteride)

Answer 36

It decreases 5-a-reductase enzyme and it will relax the prostate, works slower though as compared to other agents

Question 37

Why are anticholinergic nose sprays CI?

Answer 37

They are CI because they can cause prostate constriction leading to the urinary retention

Question 38

What does the anticholinergic effect of Benadryl and tricyclic antidepressants do? (Positive)

Answer 38

Helps overactive bladder (Urge to go)

Question 39

What does the anticholinergic effect of Benadryl and tricyclic antidepressants do? (Negative)

Answer 39

Worsens overflow incontinence by decreasing bladder contractions

Question 40

What is Ditropan (oxybutynin) used for?

Answer 40

Over active bladder

Question 41

What is Ditropan Contraindicated for?

Answer 41

Urinary retention

Question 42

What is a Colostomy bag?

Answer 42

Partial remove of the large intestine and it could be reversed if needed

Question 43

What is an ileostomy?

Answer 43

It is the full removal of the large intestine

Question 44

What is a fact about Ileostomy secretions?

Answer 44

These secretions are generally acidic and require covering

Question 45

What is CI for the usage of Ice?

Answer 45

after injury to an area as it can delay the inflammatory response to healing

Question 46

What is traumacare?

Answer 46

Homeopathic remedy that does not help with injury