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What can dysautonomia affect?

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The whole body

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Who does postural Orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) effect?

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Women more than men

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How is POTS described in adolescents aged 12-19?

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HR increases > 40 bpm or sustained HR > 120 bpm when standing up

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How is POTS described in adults older than 19?

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HR increases > 30 bpm or sustained HR > 120 bpm after standing up

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What are some ways to help treat POTS that doesn’t involve drugs?

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Build plasma blood volume (hydration and compression stockings)

Exercise training

Biofeedback

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What is primary immunodeficiency disease?

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When part of the immune system is not functioning properly or is missing

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What is primary immunodeficiency disease caused by?

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Hereditary or birth defects

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What is an autoimmune disease?

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Overactive immune system produces antibodies and attacks body tissues

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What may many autoimmune diseases contribute to?

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Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system

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What are some triggers for mast cell activation syndrome?

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Regular allergens (grass, fragrances, soap)

Histamine rich foods (food dyes)

Fabrics

Exercise

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What do you have to do to get a diagnosis of MCAS?

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Sample must be taken 30 minutes to 2 hours after onset of episode

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What are the ways to test for MCAS?

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Serum tryptase

24 hour urine collection

Bone marrow and GI staining (very specific)

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What is the Beighton scale used to measure?

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Hyper mobility

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What is a disease where someone is hyper mobile?

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Ehlers danlos syndrome

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Watch HIV/AIDS video before quiz

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

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Chronic, systemic, inflammatory disorder of unknown cause

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Which population is most likely to get RA?

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Women (20-40 y/o)

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What are early signs of RA?

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Malaise, fatigue, and MSK pain

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What are outcome measures used for RA?

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Rheumatoid arthritis pain scale (RAPS)

Arthritis impact measurement scales (AIMS)

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What are key exam findings of RA?

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Swollen joints, morning stiffness >45 minutes, and joint pain

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What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

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Chronic inflammatory disorder in childhood (all presentations share synovitis)

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What are key exam findings of juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

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Arthritis in one joint for at least 6 weeks in those <16 y/o

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What is key when it comes to juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

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Early recognition

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Who is affected by reactive arthritis?

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Men age 20-40

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When does reactive arthritis begin?
2-4 weeks after venereal infection or bout of gastroenteritis
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What does reactive arthritis frequently affect?
Knees and ankles (weight bearing joints)
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What are symptoms of reactive arthritis?
Joints are warm, tender, edematous, and painful Frequent urination Red itching eyes Fatigue
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What population is most common to get psoriatic arthritis?
Occurs in 1/3 clients with psoriasis (ages 20-30 most common)
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What does psoriatic arthritis combine?
Features of RA and spondyloarthropathy
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How does arthritis appear in psoriatic arthritis?
Early and severe in a symmetrical distal distribution
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What can reactive arthritis progress to?
Sepsis
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Who is at risk for polymyalgia rheumatica?
Whites older than 55 years old
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What is the clinical presentation of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Aching and stiffness in muscles Shoulder girdle pain and stiffness
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Who is most affected by systemic lupus erythematosus?
African-American, Latino, and Asian women (age 15-45)
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What can be done to help with systemic lupus erythematosus?
Avoid sunlight and smoking Stress management Prolonged sleep (12 hours) Regular exercise
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What are some signs of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Skin rashes Fatigue Sensitivity to the sun
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What happens to the skin with dermatomyositis?
Pink cheeks Purple hue on eyelids Red skin rashes
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What happens to the muscles with dermatomyositis?
Inflammation, weakness, and achiness
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Who is more common to have the localized form of scleroderma?
Children
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Who is more common to have the systemic form of scleroderma?
Adults
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What is the population that most suffers from scleroderma?
Women aged 25-55
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What are key findings of scleroderma?
Hardening of the skin and affects different body parts
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What does psoriatic disorder do to skin cells?
Speeds up their life cycle
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What are signs of psoriatic disorder?
Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales Dry cracked skin Itching or burning Thickened or ridged nails Swollen or stiff joints
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Where can you palpate lymph nodes?
Head and neck Axilla Trochlear Inguinal
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How many lymph nodes are located in the head/neck?
1/3
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What does a tender lymph node mean?
Infection
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What does a non tender lymph node mean?
Malignancy
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What does a soft lymph node indicate?
Infection
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What does a hard lymph node indicate?
Malignancy
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What population is often diagnosed with fibromyalgia?
Women 20-55 y/o
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What is definition of fibromyalgia?
Syndrome of central sensitivity
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What are the hallmark symptoms for fibromyalgia?
Tender points (3 to 6 different areas)
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Where are the fibromyalgia tender points?
Low cervical 2nd rib Lateral epicondyle Knees Occiput Traps Supraspinatus Glutes Greater trochanter
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What is Myofascial pain syndrome?
The development of a trigger point

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