Neuromuscular Conditions

Question 1

Acquired Disorders

Answer 1

result from trauma or infection from disorders affecting other body systems or aging

Question 2

Idiopathic Disorders

Answer 2

disorders of an unknown cause

Question 3

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) commonly caused by?

Answer 3

motor vehicle accidents

Question 4

Working with NMC PT will encounter patients of

Answer 4

all ages, both genders and all races

Question 5

What diseases are commonly manifested in a persons 30s-60s?

Answer 5

MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) & Parkinson’s disease

Question 6

plateaus

Answer 6

relative stability, mixed with progression

Question 7

Stroke/Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Answer 7

disruption of blood flow to the brain

Question 8

Strokes can be caused by?

Answer 8

Hemorrhages
blockage from a clot resulting in ischemia

Question 9

Hemorrhage

Answer 9

bleeding from damaged blood vessel

Question 10

Ischemia

Answer 10

les than normal amount of blood flow

Question 11

Symptoms of a Stroke

Answer 11

• paralysis (depending on lesion site)
• receptive & expressive aphasia
• visual problems
• neglect of affected side

Question 12

What percent of men & women dies within 1 year of having a stroke?

Answer 12

men - 22%
women - 25%

aprox 30-40% of survivors have severe disabilities

Question 13

Major post-stroke psychological problem

Answer 13

Depression

Question 14

When is stroke recovery the fastest?

Answer 14

the first 6 months

however functional gains can be seen for 2 years or longer

Question 15

Some medicines with thrombolytic properties, neuroprotective properties and calcium channels do what?

Answer 15

stop or reverse effects of ischemia from a stroke

Question 16

What medication is only effective within 3-6 hours of the stroke?

Answer 16

Tissue-type plasminogen activator (TPA)

Question 17

Groups most affected by Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Answer 17

Kids (Bike Accidents)
Young Adults (Cars and Violence)

Question 18

Common causes for Spinal Cord injuries (SCI)?

Answer 18

motor vehicle accidents
falls
violence (guns)
sportd

Question 19

What types of paralysis can affect the patient after a SCI

Answer 19

tetraplegia
paraplegia

Question 20

Tetraplegia

Answer 20

paralysis of all limbs

Question 21

Paraplegia

Answer 21

paralysis of lower body

Question 22

Main goal of PT when dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

Answer 22

safe life and prevent further damage

Question 23

How is damage prevented when dealing with SCIs?

Answer 23

internal & external immobilization

Question 24

Internal Mobilization

Answer 24

fusing vertebrae with bone grafts, rods, and/or wires

Question 25

External Mobilization

Answer 25

using devices like a cast or brace

Question 26

Vestibular system

Answer 26

maintains balance and orientation is space controls posture

Question 27

Prevention methods for TBIs

Answer 27

Wearing helmets on bikes Wearing seat belt in moving vehicles

Question 28

2 components that make up Vestibular system

Answer 28

Peripheral Apparatus Central Components

Question 29

Common symptoms of Vestibular disorders

Answer 29

dizziness unsteadiness vertigo nausea

Question 30

Vestibular disorders can result from

Answer 30

trauma infection pathological changes toxicity from large dose of antibiotics underlying conditions (e.g. MS and stroke)

Question 31

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Answer 31

common inner ear disorder that causes brief and intense episodes of vertigo, triggered by a specific head movement

Question 32

Vertigo

Answer 32

spinning sensation

Question 33

Labyrinthitis

Answer 33

inner ear infection causing inflammation and problems with hearing and balance

Question 34

Vestibular Neuritis

Answer 34

disorder affecting vestibular nerves in inner ear, can cause prolonged vertigo and loss of hearing

Question 35

Meniere's diesease

Answer 35

inner ear disorder, causes vertigo and hearing loss