Pt With Physical Impairment Part 3 Flashcards

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Spina Bifida

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congenital defect or opening in the spinal column.

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When the spinal cord protrudes through the spina bifida it is called

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Myelomeningocele

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Myelomeningocele

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is a protrusion or outpouching of the spinal cord and its covering (meninges) through an opening in the bony spinal column.

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Meningocele

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a protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column.

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Spina bifida

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congenital cleft in the bony encasement of the spinal cord.

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What is recommended to help prevent spina bifida

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Appropriate levels of folic acid

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Arthritis

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Disease of the joints

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Arthritis can be

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Temporary or permanent partial or complete

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Can a person have more than 1 type of arthritis

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Yes, a person can have more than one type at a time

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One of the most common illnesses in the US

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Arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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chronic, systemic autoimmune disease in which the infl. of joints occurs in exacerbations and remissions.

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Cause of RA (rheumatoid arthritis)

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Unknown

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Severely involved joints with RA

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Limited motion and muscle atrophy occurs with joints that are severely involved

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RA is a progressive disease T/F?

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True

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Occurrence of RA

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20-40

More women than men

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Signs and symptoms of RA

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  • Pain and swelling
  • Morning stiffness and stiff after periods of inactivity.
  • Weakness, fatigue, weight loss/appetite, low-grade fever
  • Nodules under skin at elbows, wrists, fingers
  • TMJ involvement
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Treatment of RA

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  • Therapy limited

- Drugs commonly used-antirheumatic drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant’s.

18
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Is RA associated with Perio disease

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YES! RA and periodontal disease are both chronic inflammatory diseases and may be related

19
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What is the key difference in rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative joint disease?

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RA is associated with inflammation and DJD is NOT

20
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

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  • Autoimmune disease in children under 16

- 3 types

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Degenerative joint disease

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  • effects on weight bearing joints
  • inflammation is NOT a key symptom
  • swelling inflammation rare
  • pain is aggravated by temp changes
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Cause of degenerative joint disease

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No specific cause (may be obesity, age, mechanical stress, estrogen def., etc.)

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Onset of degenerative joint disease

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Usually adults past the age of 25 1/3 of people diagnosed are over 65

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TMJ associated with degenerative joint disease

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Usually not pain but will have crepitus, clicking or snapping when joints are exercised

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Dental hygiene reccomendations for a pt with degenerative joint disease
Large handled toothbrush | Powerbrush may be good (not in book)
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Scleroderma
Autoimmune disease of the connective tissue
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Body changes due to scleroderma
- Immobility and rigidity of skin, but infl. and sclerosis throughout the body. - Raynaud’s syndrome (color chg. fingers/toes after exposed to cold temp.)
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Cause of scleroderma
Unknown
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Occurrence of scleroderma
Onset usually between 30-50 | More in females than men
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Is scleroderma localized only?
No! Can be localized (involving only the skin) -or- Generalized: involving all body organs
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Where are the most notable changes in a pt with scleroderma
skin, GI tract, kidneys, heart, muscles and lungs.
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Pt with scleroderma has eventual death due to what?
renal failure, cardiac failure, pulmonary insufficiency, or intestinal malabsorption
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General manifestations of pt with scleroderma
- Joints (pain, swelling, stiffness) of fingers and knees. - Skin (hard, fixed; ivory-white, yellow or gray) - Face becomes mask-like
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Oral characteristics of a pt with scleroderma
- Orally (lips-thin, rigid, difficulty in opening/closing - Mucosa-thin, pale, tender, rigid w/ poor healing. - Gingiva-pale/unusually firm. - Teeth can be mobile. - Radiologic findings-widening of the PDL - Difficulty in chewing - Tongue possibly immobile/speech problems