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what is NOT a PT intervention for stroke pts
swimming
what does the F in “FAST” stand for when referring to the stroke acronym
face
what is not a good PT intervention for pts w/ osteoarthritis
running
what is the difference b/w osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
RA gets better w/ activity while osteoarthritis does not
what is the most common complication of osteoporosis
fx
which of the following is NOT a key feature of RA
fever
when treating a pt w/ RA it is important to
treat the pt as a whole
Research has been done to see what interventions can help prevent low bone density for individuals with osteoporosis. What is one intervention that needs more research to conclude its impact on preventing low bone density?
swimming
which of the following are ways to PREVENT systemic hypertension
all of the above
if a pt w/ systemic hypertension is experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue during exercise, what should you do as a PT
have them stop exercising and monitor vitals
polymyalgia rheumatica is a syndrome closely associated with which of the following disorders
giant cell arteritis (GCA)
which of the following vitamins are integral for pts suffering from polymyalgia rheumatica
vitamin D
what is the number one cause of lung cancer
smoking
when treating a pt w/ lung cancer, side effects of treatment that would limit physical therapy intervention include
osteoporosis
what are the most crucial PT implications for someone w/ diabetes
assess sensation most importantly in the feet and improve their ability to move and to reduce pain
