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32 Cards in this Set
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What is lymph?
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Plasma that has been pressed out of the bloodstream
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What do T cells and B cells have in common?
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They can't work unless their target pathogen is displayed by a macrophage
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What types of edema are safe for massage?
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If a client has fluid retention related to a subacute musculoskeletal injury or if they are confined to a bed or partially immobilized and risk of blood clotting has been ruled out.
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What is lymphangitis?
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An infection with inflammation in the lymphatic capillaries
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When does HIV become AIDS?
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When helper T cell levels drop to 200 cells/mL or below and indicator diseases begin to develop
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How does an MT treat a client with systemic lupus?
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During remission
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What is an allergy?
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An immune system reaction against stimuli that are not hazardous
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What is edema?
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Accumulation of fluid between cells
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What is systemic lupus?
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A condition in which antibody attacks are launched against a variety of tissues throughout the body
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What is a dangerous complication of lymphangitis?
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Septicema
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What causes mono in most cases?
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Epstein-Barr Virus
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What is a risk factor for people recovering from mono?
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Damage to the spleen
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How is mono transmitted?
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Direct contact
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What is leukemia?
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A collection of disorders involving the production of nonfunctioning WBCs in bone marrow.
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A person with SLE is likely to develop what?
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Arthritis, renal failure, thrombosis, psychosis, seizures, inflammation of the heart & pleurisy
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What causes the common cold?
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Any of approximately 200 different viruses
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When would you massage a person with the common cold?
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Only after the fever has peaked
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How is the common cold transmitted?
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Being under psychological stress, having respiratory allergies & stage of menstrual cycle
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What is the leading cause of death by infection in US?
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Pneumonia
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What are the signs and symptoms of sinusitis?
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Severe headache, swelling or puffiness around eyes or cheeks, fever, chills, sore throat, coughing, congestions & runny nose
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What disorders are considered COPDs?
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Asthma, bronchiectasis, chornic bronchitis & emphysema
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Why does lung cancer have a poor prognosis?
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It is difficult to identify early
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How does an MT treat a person with sinusitis?
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Massage is indicated as long as client is not in acute stage
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What causes acute bronchitis?
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Complication of cold or flu, bacteria, fungi, fumes, air pollutants, gastroesophageal reflux
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What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis?
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Fever, sweating, weight loss, exhaustion, chest pain, shortness of breath & stubborn cough
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What causes chronic bronchitis?
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Long term irritation to bronchial tubes
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What are complications of flu?
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Pneumonia & acute bronchitis
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How does an MT treat a person with fever?
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Fever is contraindicated
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What does nosocomial mean?
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Hospital acquired
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Which disorder was also known as the white plague or consumption?
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Tuberculosis
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What are the muscles of respiration?
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Intercostals, scalenes, serratus posterior inferior and diaphram
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Which disorder can be transmitted through body fluid such as blood, semen, vaginal secretion, breast milk & can cross the placental barrier?
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HIV
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