Topic 10: Muscular Dystrophy

Question 1

Muscular Dystrophy

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group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive symmetric wasting of skeletal muscle without evidence od neurologic involvement
-Gradual loss of strength with increasing disability and deformity occurs

Question 2

diagnostic testing for muscular dystrophy

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Genetic testing can detect a mutation in the DMD gene and confirm diagnosis

Question 3

therapy for MD

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-No definitive therapy is available to stop progressive muscle wasting of MD
-corticosteroids

Question 4

Corticosteroid therapy is part of the standard care as it

Answer 4

may slow disease progression for up to 2 years

Question 5

Main treatment goals for MD are

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to preserve mobility and independence through exercise, PT, and use of assistive devices

Question 6

Focus care on keeping client as

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AS ACTIVE AS POSSIBLE. Prolonged bed rest should be avoided because immobility can cause more muscle wasting.