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Reviewing the Medical Record

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RBC? symptoms of low rbc count

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Indicator of oxygen carrying capacity
Low RBC= anemic. Will make you feel weaker, tired, poor exercise tolerance

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Hemoglobin?

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Iron-rich protein that carries oxygen. Low levels seen with anemia.

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Hematocrit?

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Percentage of RBCs in blood
Low = decreased exercise tolerance

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WBC?

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elevated when fighting infection, leukemia
when they are low your more susceptible to disease

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What do platelets do?

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assist with clotting
to high of a number of platelets wil cause blood clots easily, too low will produce not too little which will cause soemone to keep bleeding and bleeding.

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Prothrombin Time (PT)

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Prothrombin Time (PT): measures how long it takes for the blood to clot.

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PT-INR

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PT-INR: Calculation derived from prothrombin time called the International Normalized Ratio. INR is regularly checked on patients who take blood thinners.

High INR = increased the risk of bleeding; blood takes too long to clot
Low INR = increased risk of blood clots

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Opiods purpose, examples, and side effects

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Used for severe pain; often post-surgically
Examples: Oxycodone, Percoset, Dilotid, Fentanyl, Morphine, Codeine)
Side Effects: Sedation, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, constipation, addiction

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non opiods purpose, examples, and side effects

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Acetominophen (Tylenol)
NSAIDS (Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, celecoxib)
Side Effects: Liver, kidney damage, stomach pain, ulcers, headaches, dizziness, increased bleeding (aspirin).

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Whats used to lower blood volume in the body?

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Diuretics (high blood pressure med)

ex: lasix, bumex, lozol

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Whats used Used to lower blood pressure by reducing heart rate, blood volume and force of pumping.

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Beta-Blockers (high blood pressure med)
ex: Atenolol, Nadolol, Propranolol

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What do Ace inhibitors do?

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Prevent blood vessels from narrowing by inhibiting angiotensin, a hormone in the body that causes constriction of the blood vessels.
Examples: Benazepril, Lisinopril

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Side effects of high BP meds

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dizzines, lightheadiness, cough, diareheea, fatigue, anxiety, headache, nauseous

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NSAIDS
what are they used for, examples, side effects

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Used to treat pain, fever and inflammation
Examples include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, diclofenac, celocoxib
Side effects: stomach issues (ulcers and indigestion), headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, kidney and liver problems (rare

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Corticosteroids
used for, examples, side effects.

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Stronger anti-inflammatory meds than NSAIDs

Commonly used for arthritis, lupus, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions

Examples: Prednisone, cortisone, triamcinolone, dexamethasone

Side effects: agitation, insomnia, osteoporosis, weight gain and swelling (moon face), HBP, insomnia, slow wound healing, glaucoma and cataracts, facial hair growth, AVN.

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What do high cholestrol meds do? (statins)

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Reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by improving cholesterol levels.

Side Effects: Headache, muscle weakness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea

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What are the two types of blood thinners?

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Anti-coagulants= Purpose is to reduce coagulation of blood and reduce clotting.
Examples: Eliquis, Heparin, Warfarin (Coumadin)

anti platelets= Purpose is to keep platelets from sticking to each other and to walls of blood vessels.
Often prescribed to decrease risk of future blood clots. Not as strong as anti-coagulants
Examples: Aspirin, Plavix

side effects= excessive bleeding, skin brusing, dizzines, weaknes

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Name the 5 elements of patient/client management

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by the end of a chart review what should a PT know?

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current condition, comorbities, precuations, medications, why the patient needs PT, date/reason, home/living status, overall tolerance to activity

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What does ICF stress unlike nogi model?

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stresses health and functioning rather than disability

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What are the 4 components to the nagi model? give examples of each

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pathology ex= sprain, stroke, fracture

Impairment ex= decreased ROM, strength, endurance, balance . seondary impairments of a stroke ex(atropy, weakness, depression, pneuomonia

Functional imitations=

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Contexual factors of ICF

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Environmental Factors – Physical, social, and attitudinal environment in which people live
Personal Factors—include race, gender, age, educational level, coping styles, attitudes, etc.

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ICF definitons of the Health conditions

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Body Functions: physiologic functions of body systems
Body Structures: anatomical parts of the body
Activity: execution of a task or action
Participation: involvement in life affairs

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