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14 Cards in this Set
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What are the two most common causes of sudden death in young athletes?
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Anomalous coronary arterial supply |
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What is the most common reason for disqualification of an athlete on a preparticipation physical?
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A condition of the musculoskeletal system
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What is the classic injury suffered by rowers?
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Stress fracture of a rib
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What is the classic injury suffered by surfers?
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Saphenous nerve injury
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What is the inheritance?
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Autosomal dominant
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What are the two key clinical exam findings?
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ll/IV systolic ejection murmur
Increased murmur with Valsalva, standing |
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What is the best means of screening for HOCM?
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History and physical exam
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What is the best confirmatory test?
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Echocardiogram
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Children under 14 years of age are most likely to sustain an eye injury in what sport?
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Baseball
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Children 14 years old and over are most likely to sustain an eye injury in
what sport? |
Basketball
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What are the core temperature criteria for differentiating heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
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<104°F: heat exhaustion
> or = to 104°F: heat stroke |
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What is the most important factor in determining the amount of core temperature increase?
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Water deficit
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What is the exam criterion for differentiating the two conditions?
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Patients with heat stroke exhibit central nervous system changes
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To prevent these conditions, vigorous training should be avoided if?
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Wet-bulb temperature exceeds 82°F degrees
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