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What are 3 things that can cause a spasm?
Dehydration, heavy exercise, muscle/fatigue, hypothyroidism, lack of calcium/magnesium, kidney failure, alcoholism
T/F: Osteomalacia is caused by a lack of Vitamin B
False, Vitamin D
What is one of the leading causes of time lost from work & visits to primary care physicians & ER?
Trauma to musculoskeletal system
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
rest, ice, compression, elevation
What do you need to include in your daily diet for good musculoskeletal health?
Vitamin E and Calcium
T/F: Erythema migrans occurs in patients with infectious arthritis.
False, It is a sign of Lyme disease.
What are three risk factors of Gout?
Kidney disease, consumption of alcohol, obesity, untreated hypertension, family history of the disease
What are four of the criteria that must be met to diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, renal, neurologic, hematologic, immunologic disorder, antinuclear bodies
T/F: When assisting the physician in an orthopedic examination, the affected side should be examined first
False: The unaffected side should be examined first, then the affected side and the two are compared.
What are 2 key elements in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rest and exercise
What is the tool used for measuring the joints?
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What are the 4 different specialized imaging techniques used for radiology?
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T/F: Physical treatment methods are called modalities.
True
What happens to the affected area when a cold application is placed?
Reduce the blood supply to the area and exert a numbing effect on sensory nerve endings. Can help control bleeding, prevent further swelling and reduce pain.
T/F: Heat application is an excellent therapeutic modality, but it shouldn't be used with caution.
False, it must be used with caution to prevent overheating and burning of surface tissues.
Why are heating pads often used at home ?
No concern for correct technique
