Sectional 1

Question 1

Sexual dysfunction, urinary frequency changes, and dyspraxia are all category _ _ _, meaning they are not _ _, but they need to be _.

Answer 1

Are all category II RED FLAGS, meaning they are not LIFE THREATENING, but they need to be MONITORED.

Question 2

A decreased _ level is common among conditions including: chronic/ recent acute blood loss, some cancers, kidney and liver disease, malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies (B12, folic acid, iron), pregnancy, lupus, RA and peptic ulcer disease. A level of _ than _% is considered a red flag.

Answer 2

A decreased HEMATOCRIT LEVEL is common among . . . .

A level of LESS THAN 30% is considered a RED FLAG

Question 3

According to the San Francisco Syncope Rule any of which 5 measures is considered at high risk of a serious outcome?

Answer 3

SPASM

• stroke
• pulmonary embolism (PE)
• arrhythmias
• subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
• myocardial infarction (MI)

Question 4

Of the 5 measures outlined as a high risk for serious outcome by the San Fran Syncope Rules they make up -% of ER visits and _% of those patients are _.

Answer 4

Make up 3-6% of ER visits

50% of those patients become HOSPITALIZED

Question 5

If a patient’s pain is _ at _, and they can’t find a _ of _- it is a red flag. If _ in a recliner relieves pain what 3 things should you look at?

Answer 5

If patients pain is WORSE AT NIGHT, and they can’t find a POSITION OF COMFORT- it is a red flag

If SLEEPING in a recliner relieves pain, you should check:
-gall bladder, kidney or urogenital system dsyfunctions

Question 6

Less than _% of _ thoroughly screen for Red Flags.

Answer 6

Less than 5% OF PHYSICIANS thoroughly screen for Red flags.

Question 7

Category 1 red flags: factors that require _ _ _

Answer 7

Factors that require IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION

Question 8

What category of Red flag is being described: factors that require subjective questioning and precautionary examination and treatment procedures before referral. Requires _ _.

Answer 8

Category II

Requires FURTHER TESTING

Question 9

Category III Red flag: factors that require _ _ _ and _ _ (perhaps ‘_ treatment’)

Answer 9

Factors that require FURTHER PHYSICAL TESTING and DIFFERENTIATION ANALYSIS. (Perhaps ‘TRIAL treatment’)

Question 10

In a study on documentation of Red flags for patients with LBP PT’s flagged presence of _ of the _ red flag items and were documented _% of the time. _ have a better screening _ than _.

Answer 10

PT’s flagged presence of 7 of the 11 red flag items and were documented 98% of the time

PT’s have better screening PERCENTAGE than PHYSICIAN

Question 11

Military PT are the primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders since 1971 and has resulted in: _% reduction in _ _ for patients.

Answer 11

Resulted in a 300% reduction in WAIT TIME for patients

Question 12

In a survey of family practice physicians _% felt they had insufficient training in orthopedics, _% claimed that med school was their only source of formal musculoskeletal training.

Answer 12

51% felt they had insufficient Ortho training

56% said med school was their only source of formal MSK training

Question 13

When did direct access go into effect in CA?

Answer 13

January 1, 2014

Question 14

External myths in medical screening by physicians: PT _ _ _ since they don’t _; PT don’t have the _ or _ to _; how can PTs have direct access if they cannot perform _.

Answer 14

PT’s CAN NOT SCREEN since they don’t DIAGNOSE

PT’s don’t have the TRAINING or EXPERTISE TO SCREEN

How can PT’s have direct access if they can’t perform X-RAYS?

Question 15

X-RAYS have been found to be _ when screening for a variety of medical conditions.

Answer 15

Found to be INEFFICIENT when screening for a variety of medical conditions.

Question 16

Testing strategies for detecting underlying cancer in patients with LBP: history of _, _ _, failure to _ to _ _, erythrocyte sedimentation rate of _ than _ _/ hour, Positive findings on a _; and older than _ years of age.

Answer 16

• history of CANCER
• WEIGHT LOSS
• failure to RESPOND to CONSERVATIVE THERAPY
• erythrocyte sedimentation rate of LESS THAN 50 mm/ hour
• positive findings on an X-RAY
• older than 50 YEARS of age.

Question 17

Of the 6 factors looked at to screen LBP for cancer, a PT can screen/ perform _ _.

Answer 17

Can screen/ perform 4 FACTORS (out of 6)

Question 18

Fatigue, weight loss, fever, frequent pain, and sores that don’t heal are all _ _ for _.

Answer 18

Are all RED FLAGS for CANCER

Question 19

LBP that is initially mild, diffuse, dull ache, and is intermittent or constant but variable is?

Answer 19

NOT A RED FLAG FOR CANCER

Question 20

LBP that gradually progresses or has 3 months of localized, sharp, intense, unrelenting or incapacitating pain, and is accompanied by weight loss, nausea, fever, night sweats, or night pain are?

Answer 20

Are RED FLAGS FOR CANCER

Question 21

If you have 1-2 weeks of localized, intense, unrelenting LBP that is constant and possibly accompanied by weight loss, nausea, fever, night sweats and malaise these are _ _ for _.

Answer 21

These are RED FLAGS for INFECTION

Question 22

_ _ are defined as anything that comes between our patient and the correct diagnosis.

Answer 22

YELLOW FLAGS

Question 23

According to study by Jarvik _ do not predict success/ non-success in rehabilitation or future disability. _ lead to higher rates of _ _.

Answer 23

MRI’S do not predict success . . .

MRI’S lead to higher rates of SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS

Question 24

Flynn study found MRI’s result in more _ and more _ without _ _.

Answer 24

More SURGERIES and more COMPLICATIONS without BETTER OUTCOMES.

Question 25

Routine Imaging and other diagnostic tests are _ _ in patients with generalized LBP

Answer 25

Are NOT RECOMMENDED/ USEFUL in patients with generalized LBP

Question 26

Diagnostic imaging and testing for patients with LBP should be performed if there is _ or _ _ _ present or when _ _ _ are suspected on the basis of _ and _ _

Answer 26

If there is SEVERE or PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS present or when SERIOUS UNDERLYING CONDITIONS are suspected on the basis of HISTORY and PHYSICAL EXAM.

Question 27

Patients with persistent LBP and sign/ symptoms of radiculopathy or spinal stenosis should be evaluated with MRI (preferred) or CT scan only if they are _ _ for _ or _ _.

Answer 27

Only if they are POTENTIAL CANDIDATES for SURGERY or EPIDURAL INJECTION

Question 28

Of Asymptomatic individuals 60 years or older: _ had HNP, _ had spinal stenosis, and approximately _ had degenerative or bulging discs.

Answer 28

36% had HNP 21% had spinal stenosis Approx. 90% had degenerative or bulging discs

Question 29

A diagnosis based on _, in the absence of _ _ may not be the source of patients pain.

Answer 29

Diagnosis based on MRI in absence of CLINICAL FINDINGS may not be the source of the patients pain

Question 30

What are the 3 diagnosis of LBP that can scare patients?

Answer 30

DiSH - degenerated disc - slipped disc - herniated disc

Question 31

Lumbar _ _ are on the rise in the US. Patients should be informed that the _ of _ following lumbar spine _ is _.

Answer 31

Lumbar FUSION OPERATIONS are on the rise in the US Patients should be informed that the LIKELIHOOD OF REOPERATION following lumbar spine OPERATION IS SUBSTANTIAL

Question 32

What is the greatest predictor that you will have LBP surgery in the US?

Answer 32

Zip code

Question 33

If a patient _ _ to _ _ than surgery may be necessary.

Answer 33

If a patient DOESN'T RESPOND to CONSERVATIVE THERAPY (Actual PT tx- not just modalities) than surgery may be necessary

Question 34

Signs and symptoms found in the patients _ and _ _ that may tie a _ to a _ _ is a red flag.

Answer 34

Signs and symptoms found in the patients HISTORY AND CLINICAL EXAM that ma tie a DISORDER to a SERIOUS PATHOLOGY is a red flag.

Question 35

Any patient with _ and/or _ with _ _ with _ on the spinous process _ a _ _. Performed with? Possible?

Answer 35

Any patient with FEVER and/or CHILLS with CONCURRENT PAIN with TAPPING on the spinous process MANDATES a MEDICAL REFERRAL Tapping performed with hammer or finger tips Possible SPINAL INFECTION

Question 36

What are the 6 lumbosacral specific category I red flags?

Answer 36

UP SCAN - Upper lumbar disc herniation in younger patients - progressive neurological deficits - sacral fracture - cauda equina dsyfunction - abdominal pulsating mass - non-mechanical pain distribution (doesn't follow recognized patterns)

Question 37

Red Flag category I: new findings of 'Back ache' while _ _. May suggest?

Answer 37

New findings of 'back ache' while TAKING COUMADIN (or other anticoagulant) May suggest INTERNAL BLEEDING

Question 38

Blood in the peritoneum causes _ _ that is sometimes difficult to _.

Answer 38

Causes INTENSE PAIN that is sometimes difficult to LOCALIZE

Question 39

Bruising of the flank due to internal bleeding is known as _ _ sign. Around or near the umbilicus?

Answer 39

Bruising of flank- GREY-TURNER'S SIGN Around/ near umbilicus- CULLEN'S SIGN

Question 40

Very few symptoms by themselves are indicative of a _ _ _, more clinically relevant is an exam that _ a _ or _ of _ _ findings.

Answer 40

Very few symptoms by themselves are indicative of a SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, more clinically relevant is an exam that REVEALS A PATTERN OR CLUSTER of RED FLAG findings.

Question 41

What are the 3 relationships between diagnosis and presentation that could be zebra's?

Answer 41

Common diagnosis/ UNCOMMON PRESENTATION UNCOMMON DIAGNOSIS/ common presentation UNCOMMON DIAGNOSIS/ UNCOMMON PRESENTATION

Question 42

Patient with LBP following a bending/ lifting injury: during resisted tests of the patients myotomes of her LE, you note that while testing her right dorsi flexors she is pain free but extremely week. Using Cyriax differentiation what would the test finding suggest?

Answer 42

Neurological lesion- painless and weak | - of L4, can cause foot drop

Question 43

If you are treating/ examining a patient and it is not evident that there is an emergent (serious) condition you should see a _ or _ within _-_ _.

Answer 43

You should see a CHANGE OR PROGRESS within 1-2 WEEKS

Question 44

3 referral options: _ referral to an MD, determine _ _ MD _ and call to address concerns, or ask patients to _ _ next _ _.

Answer 44

IMMEDIATE referral to an MD Determine NEXT SCHEDULED doctors VISIT and call to address concerns Ask patient (or directly ask patients Doctor) to MOVE UP NEXT MD VISIT

Question 45

Fever, night sweats, weight loss/ gain (unexplained), night pain and malaise are all _ _ _ that should raise the index of _ (aka _ _)

Answer 45

Are all GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONS that should raise the index of SUSPICION (aka CATEGORY II)

Question 46

Night pain is _ a _ isolated red flag. If there is?

Answer 46

Night pain is NOT A STRONG isolated red flag. If there is ADDITIONAL FLAGS THEN IT INCREASES THE IMPROTANCE.

Question 47

Which of the following is the best predictor of severe OA in the hip: positive FABER'S/ SCOUR test, ZIP CODE, or NIGHT PAIN?

Answer 47

NIGHT PAIN

Question 48

Frequent urge to urinate, blood in urine or semen, painful/ burning during urination, difficulty urinating, erectile dsyfunction, painful ejaculation, frequent pain/ stiffness in the LB/ hips/ thighs, inability to urinate and slow urine/ dribbling are all?

Answer 48

All SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE INVOLVEMENT

Question 49

If patient has any signs and symptoms of prostate involvement and _ _ _ a _ _ they should be?

Answer 49

And HAS NOT HAD A MEDICAL EXAM, they should be REFERRED

Question 50

Common signs and symptoms of prostate dysfunction could also be _ _, unless they answer yes to joint pain, recurring UTI, recurring urethral discharge, elevated PSA or depression.

Answer 50

Could also be SI DYSFUNCTION

Question 51

_ _ is a strong predictor of fatal heart ailments. And they were 2X more likely to have _ _ _

Answer 51

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION 2 X more likely to have PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Question 52

Before getting a patient exercising on the treadmill, what should you ask about? Why?

Answer 52

Viagra use, can cause a sudden drop in BP

Question 53

There are _ _ systems for prostate cancer, but they all have a _ _

Answer 53

There are DIFFERENT STAGING systems for prostate cancer, but they all have SIMILAR VERBIAGE (confined to prostate, spread to seminal vesicle/ local regions, then spread outside from there, metastasize in other organs/ systems)

Question 54

What are the 4 most common sites of metastatic for prostate cancer (in descending order)?

Answer 54

LITtR - lumbar spine - ileum - thoracic vertebrae - ribs (most common)

Question 55

What is the grading scale that is commonly used for prostate cancer?

Answer 55

Gleason score

Question 56

Prostate cancer is the most common _ cancer in men, not the most _.

Answer 56

Most common NEW cancer in men, not the most DEADLY

Question 57

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, recent prostate biopsy, recent ejaculation, digital rectal exam and bicycle riding are all?

Answer 57

Are all non cancerous causes of elevated PSA levels

Question 58

Normal PSA levels for men: age 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-79?

Answer 58

40-49: 0-2.5 50-59: 2.6-3.5 60-69: 3.6-4.5 70-79: 4.6-6.5

Question 59

Prostate cancer risk is _with _, is more common in the _ and _ _, and is more common _, _, and then _ (in descending order).

Answer 59

Risk in INCREASED with AGE Is more common in the US and NEW ZEALAND Is more common in Blacks, whites and Hispanics (in descending order)

Question 60

Men who have prostate cancer and a BMI of more than 25 are _ the _ _ of the disease.

Answer 60

Are DOUBLING the DEATH RISK of the disease

Question 61

_ _ is the most common type of cancer in men between 15-35 years of age. Although it accounts for about _% of all cancers in men.

Answer 61

TESTICULAR CANCER is the most common . . . . Although it accounts for about 1% of all cancers in men

Question 62

What are the risk factors for testicular cancer? (3)

Answer 62

White, Young, Family history

Question 63

In patients with testicular cancer _ _ usually occurs before _ _ .

Answer 63

BACK PAIN usually occurs before ANTERIOR PAIN

Question 64

You suspect that your 34 year old male patient has cauda equina compression, what would be the earliest sign? What is the best question to rule in/ out presence of cauda equina syndrome?

Answer 64

Inability to urinate in sitting Best question to r/I or r/o is: ARE YOU RETAINING URINE?

Question 65

Cauda equina syndrome red flags: urinary _ or _, _ _, decreased _ _ tone or _ _, bilateral _ _ or _, history of _/_, and _ deviations.

Answer 65

``` Urinary INCONTINENCE or RETENTION SADDLE ANESTHESIA Decreased ANAL SPHINCTER tone or FECAL INCONTINENCE Bilateral LE WEAKNESS or NUMBING History of LBP/ SPONDYLOLISTHESIS GAIT deviations ```

Question 66

Cauda Equina Syndrome is higher in people with _ _ than _.

Answer 66

Higher in people with DISC HERNIATIONS than LBP

Question 67

Prognosis for Cauda Equina Syndrome if surgery occurs within 48 hours of symptoms? After 48 hours?

Answer 67

Before 48 hours: 95% change in continence and full recovery w/in 6 months After 48 hours: 67% change and they will still be catheterized 6 months after surgery

Question 68

What is the most common symptom of CES? Most consistent? (2) Most common sensory deficit?

Answer 68

Most common symptom: NON-SPECIFIC BACK PAIN( GREATER THAN 90%) Most consistent: URINARY RETENTION (90%) and DIMINISHED ANAL SPHINCTER TONE (50-75%) Most common sensory deficit: SADDLE ANESTHESIA (75%)

Question 69

How do you differentiate between patients with CES and SI pain: SI pain does _ _ _ _ or normally cause _ or _.

Answer 69

SI pain does NOT GO BELOW KNEE or normally cause NUMBNESS or TINGLING

Question 70

It is rare for a male to have _ _, should be concerned that something else is going on.

Answer 70

Rare for a male to have CHRONIC UTI'S . . .

Question 71

The _, _ and _ all develop at the same time and are innervated by the same nerve, therefore pain may occur in any of the 3.

Answer 71

The BLADDER, URETER, AND KIDNEY all develop at the same time . . .

Question 72

_ in _ is the most common symptom of renal disease: _ that is _ or _, _ or _, more or less than _ _, and getting up _ _ to _.

Answer 72

CHANGES IN URINATION is the most common symptom of renal disease: URINE that is FOAMY OR BUBBLY, RED or PINK, more or less than USUAL AMOUNT, and getting up AT NIGHT to URINATE.

Question 73

_ _ _ can cause pain due to renal dysfunction because the kidneys are near the _ _.

Answer 73

PASSIVE HIP EXTENSION can cause pain due to renal dysfunction because the kidneys are near the PSOAS MUSCLE

Question 74

All retroperitoneal organs will cause _ _ _ before _ pain.

Answer 74

Will cause THORACOLUMBAR JUNCTION PAIN before ABDOMINAL pain

Question 75

What is the chief complaint associated with kidney problems? How do you differentiate from cord compression?

Answer 75

Chief complaint of kidney problems: LOW BACK PAIN How do you differentiate: - KIDNEY: FREQUENT URINATION (earlier sign) - CORD COMPRESSION: will be a PAIN-MOVEMENT RELATIONSHIP

Question 76

_/ _ stool is common with an upper GI bleed. _/ _ _is common with a lower GI bleed.

Answer 76

BLACK/ TARRY stool- upper GI RED/ SWIRL STOOL- lower GI

Question 77

Gall bladder dsyfunction/ gall stones can result in _ _ _. _ and _ dsyfunction can result in brown urine/ pale fecal matter. Pancreatic cancer can result in _ stool.

Answer 77

Gall bladder dysfunction/ stones: PALE COLORED STOOL KIDNEY AND LIVER dysfunction can result in brown urine/ pale stool Pancreatic cancer: SILVERY STOOL

Question 78

What is the fecal shape associated with: tumor/ hemorrhoid? Distal colon cancer/ anal cancer/ space occupying lesion?

Answer 78

Tumor/ hemorrhoids: RIBBON SHAPED STOOL Distal colon and anal cancer/ space occupying lesion: PENCIL THIN

Question 79

_ _ is the 3rd most common malignant neoplasm, and the 3rd most common cause of cancer of cancer deaths.

Answer 79

COLORECTAL CANCER

Question 80

When auscultating your _ _ you should be able to hear 'gut sounds'

Answer 80

Auscultating your ASCENDING COLON

Question 81

Impaction/ constipation in both the young and elderly can result in _ _

Answer 81

Can result in MENTAL CONFUSION

Question 82

_ _/ _ is one of the most common causes of constipation. Binds to _ _ in gut which stops peristalsis.

Answer 82

OPIOD USE/ ADDICTION is one of the most common causes of constipation. Binds to the MU RECEPTORS in the gut stopping peristalsis

Question 83

_% of the population is taking opioids, _-_% use chronically, and _-_% develop constipation.

Answer 83

17% is taking opioids 3-5% use chronically 41-62% develop constipation

Question 84

_ _ is known as the carpal tunnel of the pelvic floor. Symptoms can include _ and other _. Can also cause difficulty emptying _ and _, and pelvic floor _.

Answer 84

PUDENDAL NEURALGIA is known as carpal tunnel of pelvic floor Symptoms can include TINGLING and other SENSATIONS (like saddle anesthesia). Can also cause difficulty emptying BLADDER AND BOWEL, and pelvic floor DYSFUNCTION

Question 85

_ _, _ delivery, weight/ power lifting, _/ surgery, and entrapment can all be MOI for pudendal neuralgia.

Answer 85

BIKE RIDING, VAGINAL delivery, weight/ power lifting, HEMORRHOIDS/ surgery and entrapment . . .

Question 86

What are the nerve roots for the pudendal nerve? Common entrapment site?

Answer 86

S2-S4 Alcock's canal

Question 87

Differential Dx: Men with pain during urination and an enlarged prostate will most commonly have _ with _.

Answer 87

Commonly have PAIN WITH URINATION

Question 88

Differential dx: Men with urinary retention and saddle anesthesia can have _ _ or _ _ _

Answer 88

Can have ENLARGED PROSTATE or CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME

Question 89

Differential Dx: pain with sitting and possible tingling is most likely caused by?

Answer 89

PUDENDAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT

Question 90

_ significantly slows the healing rate, decreases bony healing and soft tissue healing

Answer 90

SMOKING

Question 91

What is the minimum of smoking cessation to see improvements for surgical site infection?

Answer 91

Minimum of 4 weeks

Question 92

_ _ typically affects the right apex of the lung. Will see majority of symptoms in the _, will mimic subacromial bursitis, TOS and ulnar nerve neuropathy. How do you differentiate?

Answer 92

PANCOAST'S TUMOR Will see majority of the symptoms in the SHOULDER Should be able to provoke symptoms of bursitis/ TOS/ ulnar nerve neuropathy

Question 93

_ and _ refer pain to the neck. _ only get stressed unless deep/ prolonged breathing from sustained exercise.

Answer 93

LUNGS AND LIVER refer pain to the neck LUNGS only get stressed unless deep/ prolonged breathing from sustained exercise.

Question 94

_ _ can refer pain to the right upper quadrant, right shoulder, right scapula.

Answer 94

GALL STONES

Question 95

_ _ will refer pain to the left shoulder. Primarily due to _ and _.

Answer 95

SPLEEN RUPTURE will refer pain to the left shoulder. Primarily due to MONONUCLEOSIS AND LEUKEMIA

Question 96

_ enlargement is a category _ red flag.

Answer 96

SPLEEN enlargement is a category I RED FLAG.

Question 97

Which seat belt sign is being described: pain over spleen and lungs.

Answer 97

PASSENGER SIDE

Question 98

Which seat belt sign can cause damage to the liver, gall bladder, and lungs (pneumothorax)?

Answer 98

Driver's side

Question 99

Ectopic pregnancy can refer pain to the _ _ and _ _

Answer 99

LEFT SHOULDER and LOWER BACK

Question 100

_ _ can cause left shoulder or neck pain.

Answer 100

LYMPH NODES

Question 101

Lung, gall bladder, bile duct will refer pain to the _ _

Answer 101

RIGHT SHOULDER

Question 102

_ and _ can cause referred pain to the neck.

Answer 102

LUNGS AND LIVER can cause referred. . .

Question 103

If lymph nodes are _ than _ _ or _/ _

Answer 103

GREATER THAN CM or FIRM/ HARD

Question 104

Bile duct cancer might have _ _ _ pain

Answer 104

RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT

Question 105

_ _, _ _and _ are common symptoms of meningitis. Similar signs to _ _.

Answer 105

NECK PAIN, MIGRAINE HEADACHES and FEVER are common symptoms of meningitis Similar signs to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Question 106

Herniated nucleus pulposus red flags include _ _, major _ _ (less than _/_), and _ _. Only if _ _ is _ or _

Answer 106

Red flags include SIGNIFICANT HNP, major MUSCLE WEAKNESS (less than 3/5), and FOOT DROP Only if NEUROLOGICAL DEFICIT is SIGNIFICANT or NEUROLOGICAL

Question 107

Phrenic nerve, or any _ _ can refer pain to the _ and to the _.

Answer 107

Phrenic nerve or any INTERNAL BLEEDING can refer pain to the SHOULDER and to the NECK

Question 108

Cardiac dysfunction (Pericarditis or MI), Pulmonary dysfunction (Carcinoma, abscess, pneumonia), hiatal hernia, or mediastinal tumor, aorta or esophageal problems can all refer pain to?

Answer 108

Can all refer pain to the SHOULDER

Question 109

Malignant tumors, bone me tastes, Paget's disease, shingles, brachial neuritis, and cervical disc syndrome can all refer pain to the?

Answer 109

Can refer pain to the SHOULDER

Question 110

What type of Claudication is indicated by: limited standing or walking tolerance, unilateral\ bilateral. Aggravated by _ and _, and eased by _ _ and _.

Answer 110

Neurogenic claudication Aggravated by STANDING AND WALKING and eased by LUMBAR FLEXION and SITTING

Question 111

What is being described: leg pain limits walking, unilateral/ bilateral. Aggravated by walking and exertion and eased by standing or resting.

Answer 111

VASCULAR CLAUDICATION

Question 112

Neurogenic claudication aggravating factors (2) and easing factors?(2)

Answer 112

SouthWest LouSiana - STANDING AND WALKING - LUMBAR FLEXION AND SITTING

Question 113

Vascular claudication: aggravating factors (2)? Easing factors? (2)

Answer 113

WES R Aggravating- walking and exertion (vascular insufficiency) Easing- standing and resting

Question 114

What are the warning signs of an aortic aneurysm? (5)

Answer 114

ERINS - excessive sweating - rapid pulse - intense back/ abdominal pain - nausea/ vomitting - shock

Question 115

Hypertension, smoking and hardening of the arteries (Artherosclerosis) are _ abdominal aorta _ _.

Answer 115

Are CONTROLLABLE abdominal aorta RISK FACTORS

Question 116

Age, gender (more common in men), and family history are _ abdominal aneurysm _ _.

Answer 116

Are UNCONTROLLABLE abdominal aneurysm RISK FACTORS

Question 117

_ _ symptoms are not variable with walking distance. _ are.

Answer 117

Neurogenic claudication symptoms are not variable Vascular claudication symptoms ARE variable . . . With walking distance

Question 118

_ _ will be reduced with vascular claudication versus neurogenic claudication.

Answer 118

PERIPHERAL PULSES will be reduced with vascular . . .

Question 119

The ascending aorta will cause pain across _ _ and _ the _.

Answer 119

Across THE CHEST and DOWN the ARMS

Question 120

Abdominal pulsating mass*, Artherosclerotic vascular disease, pain at rest/ nocturnal pain, and age greater than 60 are all?

Answer 120

Acute abdominal aneurysm RED FLAGS

Question 121

Avoid vasalva, avoid lifting over 25 pounds, and avoid end range trunk flexion are all _ _ _/ _ for abdominal aneurysm

Answer 121

Are all POST OP PRECAUTIONS/ CONTRAINDICATIONS

Question 122

Male gender, family history, younger than 60, post menopausal woman, HTN, High LDL/ low HDL, diabetic, obese, smoker, sedentary and psychological issues (stress, hostility, anger) are all?

Answer 122

Are all risk factors for CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE