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Pre-exercise assessments include review of:
medical history
medication
lifestyle
past and present exercise habits
symptoms
throrough physical examination
large muscle groups exercise= __________ movements
rhythmic
T/F: cardiovascular contraction is affected by aging.
False
How does age affect heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output?
with absence of disease, these are not affected
How does age affect return to baseline HR, BP, O2 cosumptions, CO2 elimination
As age increases, there is a slower return to baseline
How does age affect ventricular volume and filing rates?
Filing is slowed due o stiffer valves and chamber
Which cardiovascular aspects are affected by age?
slower return to baseline HR, BP, O2 consumption and CO2 elimination, left ventricular volume and filling rates lower/are slowed due to stiffer valves and chamber
Lung wall motility ________ with age
decreases
Respiratory rate ________ with age, ___________ metabolic cost for respiration
increases, increasing
Endurance training can improve efficiency of lungs at older age
true
Max VO2 decreases about __% per decade after age ___.
5% after age 25
max VO2 decreases with age; the rate at which it decreases is _______ with regular endurance training
halved
Exercise ______ impacts LDL and HDLS
Positively
Glucose tolerance generally ______ with age, leading to :
decreases with age, leads to hyperinsulinemia and Type 2 diabetes
exercise will ______ glucose storage as well as glucose metabolism
increase
What is the most consistent finding in an aging population
arthritis
arthritis can be from _____ illness
systemic
what is DJD
deterioration of joint surfaces, destruction of hyaline cartilage, hardening of subchondral bone, narrowed joint space, overgrowth of bone at joint
Exercise can ________ body weight, _________ ROM, _______ functional status
decrease body weight
maintain ROM
increase functional status
What is osteopenia
decreased mineralization. it is reversible.
what are the intrinsic and extrinsic factors of osteoporosis?
intrinsic: age and inactivity
extrinsic: calcium intake, absorption, nutritional deficiencies (vitamin D and C), endocrine imbalance, disease, and drug and alcohol use
osteoporosis may present as:
collapse or microfracture
osteoporosis is irreversible osteopenia with
loss of volume
how does age affect the nervous system?
slowed reaction times and nerve conduction velocities
more accidents and falls
thorough physical examination should include a ____ test
stress test
exercise prescription, frequency of activity:
may start only for 5-10 minutes twice a week, but 15-20 minutes 3-4 times per week should be goal.
exercise prescription, intensity
HR monitoring, 50-70% of age predicted max
exercise prescription, program sequence
warm up, stretching, and cool down
does age affect temperature tolerance
YES. it is not as well tolerated
What is the leading cause of exercise induced death over the age of 35?
Cardiovascular problems
Cardiovascular history should include questions about:
exertional chest pain
fainting
light headedness
dizziness
family history
positive responses to cardiovascular questions on a physical catch ____ of problems
1/2
signs and symptoms of cardiac disease
chest pain
dyspnea
fatigue
palpitations
syncope
claudication
skin and nail appearance
parasthesia
edema
personal history of ____(7) can lead to cardiac disease
inactivity
smoking
hyperlipidemia
obesity
diabetes
marfan's syndrome
connective tissue disorder
What are the symptoms/stigmata of Marfan's syndrome
tall and thin
arm span longer than height
disproportionately long legs
thoracic kyphosis
pectus excavatum
hyperlaxity in joints
visual problems
cardiac physical exam includes: (4)
heart sounds
heart rate
respiration rate
blood pressure
Cardiac screening can reveal: (3)
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
coronary anomalies
myocarditis
What are the characteristics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
left ventricle outflow obstruction with septal hypertrophy, disarray of ventricular muscle fibers
what cardiac disorder is usually clinically absent but often presents personal or familial history of syncope
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
what tests can rule out hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
x-ray, EKG, echocardiogram (echo is standard)
what are the most common coronary anomalies?
aortic problems
T/F: most coronary anomalies are clinically asymptomatic
TRUE
Someone with ______________ may complain of early fatigue, angina, or exercise induced syncope
a coronary anomaly
coronary anomalies usually strike which age range?
they may strike across any age range
what are the clinical signs of myocarditis?
exercise intolerance, dyspnea, cough, tachycardia
what causes 50% of cases of myocarditis?
acute viral cases- coxsackie B virus
what is the most common valve disorder?
MVP
T/F: athletes are usually cleared if no significant history of valve disorder is present
TRUE
Exercise induced bradycardia can create :
atrial arrythmia
exertional palpitations or syncope are red flags for
conduction disorders
athletes with cardiac red flags (exertional palpitations, syncope) are usually disqualified for __ months
6
What are some risk factors of anemia?
malnutrition and chronic disease
overtraining, use of NSAIDS, family history, heavy menstrual flow
what are some signs and symptoms of anemia?
pallor, swollen tongue, nail deformity, scally lips, impaired attention
what is a blood disorder that is a recessive genetic trait?
sickle cell anemia
what percentage of african americans are carriers of sickle cell anemia?
8-10%
how much does your risk of sudden death increase as a carrier of sickle cell?
27-40xs
how does sickle cell anemia affect the body?
abnormally shaped RBCs inhibit oxygen carrying capability
signs of deep vein thrombosis
tenderness, distended veins, edema, positive Homan's sign
what can happen in athletes with Marfan's syndrome?
aortic aneurysms
what is commotio cordis?
Arrhythmia or sudden death caused by low impact, blunt trauma without apparent heart injury
commotio cordis most often causes what type of arrhythmia?
ventricular fibrillation
what sport accounts for almost half of commotio cordis conditions?
baseball
commotio cordis occurs almost always with ____ chest trauma. (L or R)
right
what percentage of people survive commotio cordis
only 10% (3/4 of reported cases got CPR)
what age and gender is most often affected by commotio cordis
boys under age 14
what are some theories behind the effects of commotio cordis
-thinner chest wall
-slower reflexes to protect themselves
-abrupt deceleration of heart, direct concussive effect, undetectable injury
5 principles of injury:
Terminology
Injury type
Tissue structure
Contributory factors
Rehabilitation
severity is typically based on type of ____ or on ______ of _______.
tissue (bone vs ligament)
level of dysfunction (mild, moderate, severe)
level of dysfunction is usually based on what?
subjective complaints
what can contribute to slow progression of injury?
delayed, improper, or inadequate treatment
what is ischemia
Inadequate blood supply (circulation) to a local area due to blockage of the blood vessels to the area
define osteonecrosis
Bone death resulting from poor blood supply to an area of bone. Also known as aseptic necrosis or avascular necrosis
define osteopenia
Osteoporosis is defined as a bone density T score of -2.5 SD or below.
define osteoporosis
the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
most common bone disease?
osteoporosis
causes of osteonecrosis
mechanical disruption, occlusion of arteries, injury or pressure to arterial walls, occlusion of venous outflow
with a fx, stability influences healing after how many days?
3-5
with fx healing, what happens at 3-4 days?
hematoma forms, bone edges become necrotic, osteoclasts seen in area
with fx healing, what happens for up to 4 weeks?
soft callus formation by osteoblasts, cartilage cells
As osteoblasts move from blood supply, convert to chondrocytes
with fx healing, what happens at 3-4 weeks?
hard callus formation, osteoclasts continue to remove dead cells, blood supply develops
how long after fx does external blood supply return
4-6 weeks
how long after fx does medullary blood supply return
6-10 weeks
how long after fx does normal strength return?
12 weeks
osteoarthritis is also called
DJD
for cartilage healing, what happens at 48 hours?
fibrin clot
for cartilage healing, what happens at 5 days?
fibroblast appearance
for cartilage healing, what happens at 2 weeks?
fibroblasts differentiate into chondrocytes
for cartilage healing, what happens at 2 months?
collagen I gives appearance of healing
for cartilage healing, what happens at 6 months?
type I and II cartilage has normal appearance
how long does it take for full tendon strength to return?
40-50 weeks
where do fibroblasts come from in tendon healing?
periosteum, bone, synovial sheath
for tendon healing, what happens at 1 week
collagen seen
for tendon healing, what happens at 10 days
maximum collagen deposition
for tendon healing, what happens at 4 weeks
collagen content increases and aligns along tendon's axis
for tendon healing, what happens at 5 weeks
collagen III deposition completed, collagen I replaces it
for ligament healing, what happens at 48-72 hours?
matrix forms
for ligament healing, what happens at 1-2 weeks
random collagen and fragile vascularization
for ligament healing, what happens at 2-3 days up to 6 weeks
proliferation phase
for ligament healing, what happens at 6 weeks to 12 months
macrophages and fibroblasts diminish
with ligament healing, how long does the collagen stabilize?
up to 12 months
how long does full ligament healing take to return to normal tensile strength?
40-50 weeks
how long does muscle take to return to normal tensile strength
7-11 days
regeneration markers are seen at __ weeks for muscle healing
2 weeks
when does striated muscle appear during muscle healing?
18 days
muscle contraction returns to 90% strength how long after injury?
6 weeks to 6 months
define neuropraxia
a condition in which a nerve remains in place after a severe injury although it no longer transmits impulses.
define axontomesis
Damage to nerve cells that destroys the axons but that does not destroy the supporting structures of the cells, making regeneration possible.
define neurotomesis
a peripheral nerve injury in which the nerve is completely disrupted by laceration or traction. It requires surgical approximation, with unpredictable recovery.
grade 1 concussion symptoms:
(cantu)
No LOC, amnesia for less than 30 minutes
grade 2 concussion symptoms:
(cantu)
LOC less than 5 minutes, amnesia of 30 minutes to 24 hours
grade 3 concussion symptoms:
(cantu)
LOC more than 5 minutes or amnesia more than 24 hours
return to play after grade 1 concussion
(cantu)
first-asymptomatic for 1 week
second-2 weeks after asymptomatic for 1 week
third- one month, must be asymptomatic for 1 week
return to play after grade 2 concussion
(cantu)
first-asymptomatic for 1 week
second-one month, must be asymtomatic for 1 week
return to play after grade 3 concussion
(cantu)
first-Minimum of 1 month, may return to play if asymptomatic for 1 week
second-Terminate season, although may return to play next season if asymptomatic
Signs and Symptoms of concussion
Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Excess sleep, Fatigue, Feel “in a fog”, Feel “slowed down”, Irritability, Memory problems, Nausea, Nervousness, Numbness/tingling, Poor balance, Poor concentration, Ringing in ears, Headache, Sadness, Sensitive to light, Sensitive to noise, Trouble falling asleep, Vomiting
what is anterograde amnesia?
a loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.
what is retrograde amnesia?
a loss of access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury
what percentage of concussions result in LOC?
only reported in 8.9% of cases
suggested protocol for RTS after concussion
1. symptom free reports
2. 20 minute bike workout with sprints
3. non-contact sports skills
4. limited contact sports skills
what percentage of soccer injuries are concussions?
4%
force of heading a ball (in soccer) is estimated to be about ___ of what is necessary to provide a concussion
1/2
what are NCAA banned drugs?
psychomotor stimulants, anabolic steroids, specific substances-beta blockers, diuretics, street drugs, peptide hormones
define hyperhydrosis
a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably
define diaphoresis
excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions
define polydipsia
excessive thirst
define polyuria
excessive urination
polydipsia and polyuria are signs of what?
thyroid issues, diabetes
define arthalgia
joint pain
define myalgia
muscle pain
define polyphagia
increase appetite
define postural hypotension
a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down. Orthostatic hypotension can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, and maybe even faint.
define parasthesia
a sensation of tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect.
Type 1 diabetes usually affect what population
children or young adults
type I diabetes is mediated by what?
immune system
type I diabetes used to be called
insulin dependent diabetes
what does type I diabetes do?
Body slowly destroys cells in the pancreas that make insulin
Insulin is necessary to regulate blood glucose level
What Are the Signs and Symptoms Of Type 1 Diabetes?
1.High levels of sugar in the blood.
2.High levels of sugar in the urine.
3.Frequent urination (and/or bed-wetting in children).
4.Extreme thirst.
5.Extreme weight loss.
6.Weakness and tiredness.
7.Feeling edgy and having mood changes.
8.Feeling sick to your stomach and vomiting
type II diabetes used to be called what?
non-insulin dependent diabetes
which type is the most common type of diabetes?
type II
type II diabetes affects what population?
people over 45 and overweight
what does type II diabetes do to the body?
your body does not make enough insulin or your body still makes insulin but can't properly use it.
What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of type 2 Diabetes?
1.Repeated or hard-to-heal infections of the skin, gums, vagina, or bladder.
2.Blurred vision.
3.Tingling or loss of feeling in the hands or feet.
4.Dry, itchy skin.
5. develops slowly
6. increased thirst and need to urinate
7. feelings of edginess, tiredness, sick to stomach
8. increased appetite with loss of weight
What Does Living With Diabetes Mean?
1.Insulin, which lowers blood sugar.
2.Food, which raises blood sugar. Most people have three meals and at least two snacks every day.
3.Exercise, which lowers blood sugar.
4.Blood and urine testing.
what are some complications of diabetes and how can it be corrected?
-Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar; sometimes called an insulin reaction. This occurs when your blood sugar drops too low. You correct this problem by eating some sugar (such as 3 glucose tablets, 6 ounces of regular soda, or 5 or 6 Lifesavers).
-Hyperglycemia. occurs when blood sugar is too high
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Fast development
Unusual behavior
Perspiration
Loss of coordination
Hunger
signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
Slow development
Fruity smelling breath
Thirst and urination
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of consciousness
for diabetics, delay exercise if blood glucose is less than ____ or over ____ AND ______ are present
less than 100
over 250
ketones
What is diabetes insipidus
Inadequate secretion of ADH from the pituitary gland
Prevents water from being absorbed in the kidney
Polyuria and polydipsia with normal blood glucose levels
what is acromegaly
Overproduction of HGH
Tall, thick jaw, protruding frontal bone, thick hands and feet
Organ systems also affected
what is caused by inadequate secretion of ADH?
diabetes insipidus
what is caused by overproduction of HGH?
Acromegaly
what is a disease caused by hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
what is Graves disease?
a disease caused by hyperthyroidism. causes impaired glucose metabolism and heat regulation. tremors, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, fatigue, facial and eye tics are S&S
how is hyperthyroidism treated?
with medication, radiation, surgery
what does hypothyroidism cause?
decreased cardiac output
problems with temp regulation-don't vasodilate to cool
what are some S&S of hypothyroidism
dry skin, myalgia, parasthesia, edema, bradycardia, poor peripheral circulation
how is hypothyroidism treated?
thyroid hormone replacement
T/F: Parathyroid disorders are common in athletes
FALSE
parathyroid disorders regulates _____ metabolism
calcium
what are the S&S of parathyroid disorders?
Weakness, arthralgia, hyperactive reflexes
how do you treat hyper-parathyroid disorders?
hypo-parathyroid?
hyper-surgery
hypo-vitamin D and Calcium supplements
Addison's disease is caused by inadequate secretion of _______ hormones
adrenal
what are the S&S of addison's disease?
Hyperpigmentation, fatigue, hypotension, weakness, GI upset, joint pain
Can cause acute shock and hypoglycemia
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
how can addison's disease be treated?
corticosteroids and hydrocortisone
Cushing's syndrome is caused by overproduction of _______ hormones
adrenal
what disease is caused by overproducation of adrenal hormones?
Underproduction?
over-Cushing's syndrome
inadequate- Addison's disease
what are the S&S of Cushing's syndrome
Moon face, pendulous abdomen, atrophy, bruising, impaired wound healing

Emotional disturbances, depression, decreased libido, maculinazation of females
how can Cushing's syndrome be treated?
surgery, radiation, suppressive medications
what can cause similar S&S to Cushing's syndrome
Overuse of corticosteroids may produce similar symptoms
what are the common ergogenic aides that we see today?
Anabolic Steroids
Human growth hormone
Beta2agonists
Caffeine
Creatine

Chromium Picolinate
Amino Acids
L-Carnitine
L-tryptophan
HMB
DHEA
what was the alternative to testosterone that dr. john ziegler developed in 1956?
Dianabol
what are the positive effects of testosterone use?
Muscle mass
Less fat
Females - body shape changes
Increased hematocrit
what are the negative effects of testosterone use?
Mood - aggressiveness to depression
Cholesterol profiles
Heart attack
Stroke
Liver tumors
Prostate problems
Kidney damage
T/F: HGH causes changes in protein synthesis
FALSE
positive effects of beta2agonists
increased muscle mass, decreased fat, decreased oxidative effect
negative effects of beta2agonists
tachycardia, tremor, (2) deaths
what is the ergogenic aide used in body building as part of "stripping" procedure
beta2agonists
beta2agonists are very useful as what type of medication?
asthma medication
what are some side effects of creatine use?
Muscle, liver, kidneys?
Cramping
Weight gain
GI upset
Renal dysfunction
Dehydration
what is a chemical popular in diet drugs?
chromium picolinate
what are the building blocks of protein?
amino acids
to gain one lb of muscle a week, you need how much protein?
35-55 g
what is the composition of muscle
(protein/water/etc)
15-22% protein
70-75% water
5-7% other (salt,lipid,glycogen)
the average american diet already has about ____% more protein than needed
50%
what claims to increase FFA metabolism, pyruvate sparing
L-Carnitine
unpure forms of L-Carnitine, such as ___________, may decrease strength
d- Carnitine
what is L-tryptophan
seratonin booster
what is HMB
Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methlylbutyrate
what is DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Where is DHEA made?
in the adrenal glands
what was a precursor to androgens and testosterone in humans?
DHEA
what is hematemesis?
bloody vomit
vomited blood:
red:
coffee grounds:
red-swallowed blood
coffee grounds-collected blood
acute, local, constant abdominal pain could be?
peritonitis
what does abdominal rigidity mean?
protective spasm-usually needs immediate referral
night GI pain is caused by what?
increased parasympathetic activity.
fatty foods irritate what organs?
gallbladder or pancreas
rectal blood caused by?
-Simple causes are hemorrhoids or fissures
-Chronic - IBS, cancer, parasites
-Dark and tarry (melena) - upper GI bleeding
constipation is caused by?
diet, dehydration, medications, stress, inactivity, disease
diarrhea is caused by?
Exercise, stress, and medications may increase motility
jaundice affects what organs?
liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
what is dyspepsia?
heartburn or indigestion.
-Burning, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
how to treat dyspepsia?
dietary changes and antacids
primary dyspepsia is caused by?
secondary?
primary-food, drugs, alcohol
secondary- disorder
how does gastroesophageal reflux occer?
esophogeal sphincter malfunctions and acid enters esophagus
how to treat gastroesophageal reflux?
dietary and lifestyle changes, stress management, antacids
how are peptic ulcers formed?
gastric juices digest the submucosal layers of the stomach and duodenum
peptic ulcer can lead to _______
hemorrhage
what are some causes of peptic ulcers?
elderly, NSAIDS, alcohol and drugs
how can peptic ulcers be treated
food, psychology, antacids, antibiotics, acid reducers
what is gastroenteritis and what are its causes?
-Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach
-Infection, food poisoning, traveler’s diarrhea, viral flu
lower GI irritation is usually marked by what?
persistent diarrhea and hematochezia
what is hematochezia?
the passage of fresh blood per anus, usually in or with stools
what can cause lower GI irritation
diet, alcohol, stress, vibration of activity
what are two autoimmune bowel disorders?
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
IBS is most common in what gender?
females
What is the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
-Losis – multiple herniation in intestinal mucosa
10% of population
-Itis - feces becomes trapped and causes pain, bloating, illness
Treated with fiber, medication
define hernia
Any bulging of an organ – may be palpable
S&S of hernia?
Pain, increased with activity or with Valsalva or with position
what type of repair is often used for hernia?
Laproscopic repair
what is a hemorrhoid?
Varicose veins in the rectum or anus
can be internal or external
S&S of hemorrhoids
blood, itching, pain
how to treat hemorrhoids?
stool softner, topical medication, may need surgery
spleen trauma S&S
Left upper quadrant trauma, often after acute infection
Shock, nausea, vomiting
In rare instances, presents slowly
what progresses faster: spleen or liver trauma
spleen
Hepatitis viral causes:
A – oral/oral
B – oral/fecal (hand washing after bathroom use)
BCD – body fluids
which types of hepatitis are more likely to damage liver?
B and C
what are the three stages of hepatitis?
-Initial – may be asymptomatic even though disease is communicable
-Icteric – produces jaundice, may last 6 to 8 weeks
May produce splenic and lymph node swelling as it resolves
-Recovery – may take 4 months
what is an effect of cirrhosis of the liver?
necrosis and fibrosis
is cirrhosis treatable?
no, will need transplant eventually. is fatal.
what causes cirrhosis?
chronic liver disease and malnutrition
define cholelithiasis
gallstones
what are factors that can increase risk of gallstones
age, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol
what happens if gallstones block bile duct?
causes cholecystitis-acute UGI illness, can be chronic
what is a symptom of gallstones?
intermittent RUQ pain worse after fatty meals
what is pancreatitis?
Digestive enzymes activate in pancreas rather than the duodenum
Results in self digestion
Dramatic presentation of acute illness
Can be fatal
what are the 4 types of pathogens?
bacteria
viruses
parasites (protozoa)
fungi
how do bacteria pathogens work?
they replicate independent of the host
how do virus pathogens work?
they use hosts cellular mechanisms to replicate
how do parasite pathogens work?
they replicate independent of host, exist in the environment and the host
how do bacteria pathogens work?
they replicate independent of the host
how do virus pathogens work?
they use hosts cellular mechanisms to replicate
how do parasite pathogens work?
they replicate independent of host, exist in the environment and the host
how do parasite pathogens work?
they replicate independent of host, exist in the environment and the host
how do fungi pathogens work?
they replicate by spores, dependent on host and environment for survival
how do fungi pathogens work?
they replicate by spores, dependent on host and environment for survival
Signs and symptoms of immune response
fever, fatigue, lymphadenitis, localized pain, redness, heat, swelling, unusual muscle and joint pain
URI are usually viral or bacterial?
Viral
URI are most easily spread through what?
nasal secretions
what are some S&S of URI
Rhinitis, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, sore throat, non-productive cough, sneeze, headache, malaise, chills, low grade fever, laryngitis, and arthralgia
When is it ok to work out when you are sick?
Rhinorrhea, rhinitis, sinusitis, sore throat, non-productive cough, sneezing

(stop if symptoms worsen)
When is it not ok to work out if you are sick?
Fever, productive cough, myalgia, vomiting, or diarrhea
How is influenza spread?
Through respiratory secretions
S&S of influenza
Two days of URI symptoms with fever, myalgia, and headache
May develop productive cough, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, and nausea
Diaphoresis and fatigue may last for for a few additional days
what is diaphoresis
(hyperhydrosis) excessive sweating
are pneumonia and tuberculosis viral or bacterial?
bacterial
what bacteria cause pneumonia?
strep or staph
what bacteria cause tuberculosis?
mycobacterium
what is hyperpnea?
increased depth of breathing
what is hemoptysis?
coughing up of blood
what is a pneuomothorax?
collapsed lung
what is pulmonary edema?
an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath
what is atelectasis?
the collapse of part or (much less commonly) all of a lung.
what are the S&S of tuberculosis?
-Can have vague, non-disabling symptoms
-May lead to hemoptysis or spontaneous pneumothorax
-Actelectasis (may change breath sounds)
-Pulmonary edema
where are UTIs commonly found
Urethra
Bladder
Prostate
Kidneys
how are UTIs treated?
Antibiotics or antifungals, analgesics, antipruritics (itching if yeast)
what are the bacterial STDs
chlamydia and gonorrhea
what is the most common STD
chlamydia
effects on women from chlamydia:
-PID
-Infertility - one in four cases of PID will develop infertility
-Chronic Pelvic Pain
-Ectopic pregnancy
how to test for chlamydia?
cultures of cervix, urine testing
s&s of gonorrhea
often asymtomatic until causing PID
what are some serious complications caused by gonorrhea?
septic arthritis, endocarditis, meningitis
is syphilis viral or bacterial?
bacterial
what are the four stages of syphilis?
-Primary - development of a chancre sore
-Secondary - 6 to 12 weeks later - general illness
-Latent
-Tertiary - One third of people who are latent
Three to 10 years after the initial infection
Spirochetes damage skin, bone, neural and cardiovascular system
what are the signs of bacterial infections (stds)
Dysuria, dysparenia, pelvic pain
(pain with urination, pain in the female genitals with sexual contact)
Colored, odiferous discharge
S&S of vaginitis
-Yeast, bacteria or infection
-Colored and malodorous discharge
-Itching and “cottage cheese discharge
S&S of UTI
-Often starts with the common symptom
-Development of abdominal and kidney pain
-Fever, malaise and flank pain
What are the viral STDs
-HIV/AIDS
-Papilloma virus (60 diff HPV, 20 cause genital warts)
-Hepatitis A,B,C,D
-Herpes virus
what are the protozoa STDs
Trichimonas vaginalis
(Can be passed by towels, toilet seats, etc.
Pain, burning, discharge
Treated with Flagyl)
Fungus that causes yeast infections?
Candida albicans fungus
is tinea bacterial, viral, or fungal?
Fungal infections
what is pediculosis
crabs
(common problem- can live off of the body for about 1 day, eggs hatch in 7 days)
what is intertrigo
chaffing of the skin
what is osteomyelitis?
bone infection
-infected bone can occlude blood flow, leading to necrosis
-antibiotics, debridement, and bone grafting may be necessary
GAS=?
General Adaptation Syndrome
who described the general adaptation syndrome?
Hans Selye
what are the 3 stages of GAS
alarm reaction
resistance
exhaustion
describe the alarm stage of GAS
the initial reaction to a change in homeostasis.
ex: injury response
describe the resistance stage of GAS
lasts days, weeks, months, or years. The body reacts by adapting to the stress.
Example: conditioning routines
describe the exhaustion stage of GAS
the body is no longer able to maintain homeostasis, and cells or systems begin to fail.
Example: stress fractures
3 things can happen when applying stress to the body:
Adapt -example:acclimatization
Injured, but will recover - minor strains, fractures
Death - severe sprains
3 phases of healing after injury:
Inflammation
Proliferation
Remodeling or maturation
primary injury is due to:
the tissue destruction caused by the injury force.
secondary injury is due to:
cell death caused by reduced oxygen to the area.
signs of inflammation
head, swelling, redness, pain, loss of function
on of the first steps of acute inflammation is:
initial vasoconstriction-prevents blood loss and allows coagulation to start
second step of acute inflammation:
the blood vessels in the area dilate. This causes blood flow to stagnate in the area. Vasodilation allows for accumulation of blood and blood products in the injured area
which chemical mediator inhibits coagulation?
heparin
which chemical mediator causes vasodilation and increased venule permeability
histamine
which chemical mediator dilates arterioles and is also a pain producer?
kinins
which chemical mediator is also a vasodilator and seems to moderate the length of the inflammatory response?
prostoglandins
which chemical mediator is a local vasodilator
serotonin
which chemical mediator is a fatty acid that stimulates smooth muscle contractions
leukotrienes
which chemical mediator increases the permeability of the cell membrane?
necrosin
______ cells are connective tissue cells which release chemicals which are vasodilators and increase cell permeability
Mast
which cells are involved in phagocytosis?
leukocytes
what stimulates prothrombin to break into thrombin?
factor x
what causes fibrinogen to break into fibrin
thrombin
what do platelets release? (4)
phospholipids, fibronectin, growth factors, fibrinogen
what binds fibrin and collagen
fibronectin
what are the two most common types of phagocytes?
Neutrophils and polymorphinuclear leukocytes (PMN)
what are the most abundant white blood cells?
neutrophils
proliferation phase cannot begin until:
cellular debris is cleaned up
3 processes occur in the proliferation phase:
-Resolution, in which there is little tissue damage
-Regeneration, or replacement of injured tissue with similar tissue
-Granulation, or the replacement with scar tissue
what cells are responsible for development of an extracellular matrix and new capillaries?
fibroblasts
what is granulation tissue?
combination of the extracellular matrix and capillary buds
early healing is by type __ collagen
Type III collagen
type ___ collagen is eventually replaced by type ___, which is stronger and along lines of stress
Type III initially, replaced by Type I
what does hyaluronic acid do?
draws water into the area, causes swelling and pain during injury cycle
what is the diaphysis?
shaft of a long bone
what is the metaphysis?
flared area between the diaphysis and epiphysis
what is the epiphysis?
hardened end of a long bone
what is the physis?
epiphyseal plate, growth plate
what is the apophysis?
cartilagenous zone between bone and tendon
what is an effect of a Bowing fracture
permanent plastic deformation
what is a greenstick fracture
incomplete fracture with a portion of the cortex and periosteum intact
what is a torus fracture
impaction fracture of the metaphysis
what are the 3 common fracture patterns seen in kids?
bowing, greenstick, torus
common fracture sites in kids:
wrist radius and ulna, clavicle, tibia, fibula
common dislocation site in kids
fingers, shoulders, elbow
common avulsion fractures in kids:
1. Avulsion of the anterior intercondylar immenence of the knee - avulsed attachment of the the ACL
2. Avulsion of the tibial tubercle
_________, or fatigue fractures of growing apophyses in kids, would present as __________ in adults.
apophysitis in kids, tendinitis in adults
what is osgood schlatters syndrome?
apophysitis of the tibial tubercle
what is Sinding Larsen Johansson syndrome?
apophysitis of inferior pole of the patella
what is little league elbow
Chronic valgus stress from throwing leads to lateral compression and medial traction.
what is little league shoulder
Stress fracture of the proximal humeral physis
what does Freiberg's disease affect?
second metatarsal head.
what does Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease affect?
proximal femoral epiphysis
what is Osteochondritis dissecans
local avascular necrosis with separation of subchondral bone.
-Overlying cartilage may not be damaged
-Pain, locking, swelling, local tenderness
-Usually spontaneously heal within a year
what is scheuermann's disease?
ring apophysis in spine effected. Increases thoracic kyphosis
what is sever's disease
mimics Achilles tendinitis
-Rest and heel lifts
which side most commonly has a discoid meniscus? (in kids)
more often on lateral side
-Presents with clicking, locking, and aggravation with activity
-Reshaped arthroscopically
what is the most common hip disorder in adolescence?
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
signs of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (in kids)
Painful limp, groin pain, referred pain in thigh or knee (Often presents as knee pain)
Limited abduction and ER
what is tarsal coalition
failure of tarsals to segmentalize
what are the S&S of neurological problems
Syncope or coma
Parasthesia
Abnormal motor control, coordination, or tone
Seizure
Headache
Changes in vision, hearing, or other senses
Changes in mental status
what are the two signs that show meningeal irritation?
Kernig's sign-Extension of the knees is attempted: the inability to extend the patient’s knees beyond 135 degrees without causing pain constitutes a positive test
Brudzinski's sign-Flexion of the
patient’s lower extremities (hips and knees) when the neck is put into flexion constitutes a positive sign
what does posturing show?
lack of communication between brain and body
what are the two types of posturing
Flexed – decorticate
Extension – decerebrate
what are the two types of hematomas in the brain
epidural and subdural
which type of hematoma is usually the result of a traumatic injury and is caused by ruptured arteries?
epidural
which type of hematoma is usually the result of repeated head injury and is caused by ruptured veins?
subdural
S&S of post concussion syndrome
headache, dizziness, attention deficits, changes in mood
evidence of cerebral palsy and anoxic brain injury=
posture and motor disturbances, although sensory, perceptual or mental processes may be disturbed
most common type of cerebral palsy:
hypertonic
hypotonic
dyskinetic
hypertonic
causes of epilepsy/seizure/convulsion?
Head injury, drug toxicity, infection, organic brain anomalies
recurrent seizures are termed _______
epilepsy
epilepsy is usually diagnosed before what age
30
what is spina bifida
Incomplete formation of neural tube
spina bifida may cause
meningeal herniation
what is multiple sclerosis
Regions of plaque in the CNS causing demyeliation
is neurological degeneration reversible?
no
symptoms of MS
Vision changes, difficulty speaking, parasthesia, incoordination, weakness, fatigue
what is reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Distal extremity gets continuous sympathetic stimulation
Causes pain, hypersensitivity, reluctance to move
treated with nerve blocks
What is ALS
Lou Gehrig's disease, unknown etiology,
Gradual, progressive weakening
Spasticity, reflex changes, tics
Dysarthria and difficulty in swallowing
is poliomyelitis bacterial or viral
viral
what does poliomyelitis do to the body
Destroys motor neurons in anterior spinal cord
Myasthenia gravis is an _________ disorder
autoimmune
S&S of myasthenia gravis
Fatigue, double vision, ptosis (sagging eyelids)
is myasthenia gravis curable?
manageable but not curable
muscular dystrophy is a _______ disorder
genetic
with duchennes muscular dystrophy, muscle fibers degenerate and are replaced with _________
fibrotic tissue
what is the most disabling form of muscular dystrophy
Duchennes
is there a cure for muscular dystrophy
no, but management is improving
is pain objective or subjective
Subjective
what is the purpose of pain
Warning sign
Withdrawal response
Results in muscle spasm and guarding of the area
what are 5 types of pain
acute
chronic-more than 6 weeks
referred- little relation to injury: Kehr's sign, back pain
radiating pain- back pain
sclerotomic- referred bony pain
tissue sensitivity: (most to least)
1. Periosteum and joint capsule
2. Bone, tendon, and ligament
3. Muscle and cortical bone
4. Synovium and joint capsule
what do pacinian corpuscles detect
deep pressure
are meissners and pacinian corpuscles phasic or tonic?
phasic
what do merkels corpuscles detect?
deep pressure, hair follicles
what do ruffini corpuscles detect?
touch, tension, heat
are krauses end bulbs thermo or mechanoreceptors
thermoreceptors
define adaptation
the decline in the generation potential (strength) and frequency that occurs with prolonged or repeated stimulation.
which fibers give pain that is brief and well localized?
which fibers give slow/aching/burning pain?
fast- A alpha
slow- C fibers
pain gate theory theorizes that which fibers block which?
A beta afferent fibers block the impulses of A delta and C fibers
what is the best modality for pain relief?
there is no best answer.
dyspnea is caused by:
low oxygen content
(Airway obstruction, metabolic imbalances, stress, restriction in the airway, cardiac disease, lung disease)
non-productive cough caused by:
allergies
clear production from cough caused by:
URL
purulent cough caused by:
LRI
drowning or near drowning has a ___% survival rate
90%
what is flail chest and what is it usually accompanied by?
Unstable rib segment from multiple fracture
Usually accompanied by pneumothorax
COPD ______ tidal volume, ________ residual volume
Decreases tidal volume, increased residual volume
COPD can be caused by
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis
what usually causes rhinitis?
allergy
what causes sinusitis
infections and allergies
what causes bronchitis
infection and environment
what are the initial symptoms of bronchitis
Fever, non-productive cough, sore throat, and musculoskeletal pain are initial symptoms
what are final symptoms of bronchitis
Productive cough, wheezing, and systemic infection follow
pneumothorax is caused by
increased lung pressure or pleural injury
S&S of pneumothorax
Hyperpnea, decreased breath sounds, hyperresonance
what is the treatment for pneumothorax
decompression with a chest tube
what is a hemothorax
Blood in the pleural cavity
what is Pneumomediastinum
Air spontaneously leaks into space between pulmonary compartments
S&S of Pneumomediastinum and what are the risks with it?
Chest pain behind sternum, neck pain, difficulty in swallowing
Risk for embolism and pneumothrorax
what is amenorrhea
delayed menarche
what is secondary amenorrhea
cessation for greater than 3 months
what is dysmenorrhea
excessive menstrual pain
what is Luteal phase deficiency and what problems does it cause
Luteal phase shortened because not enough progesterone is produced
Problems include infertility and irregular menstruation
renal trauma is usually caused by:
and is marked by:
Usually blunt trauma
Marked by gross hematuria
what is a urolithiasis
kidney stone
what are kindey stones composed of
salts, calcium, uric acid
S&S of kidney stones
Severe unilateral pain in low back and abdomen, radiating to thigh
Vomiting, pallor, tachycardia
what is monorchidism
when only one testicle is developed
S&S of prostate disorder
Dysuria, painful urination, urgency, frequency, nocturia,
Dull ache
S&S of testicular torsion
Usually but not always traumatic
Nausea, vomiting
Testicle elevation
what is varicocles
varicose veins in the scrotum
what is endometriosis, age affected, S&S, leads to?
Endometrium grows outside of uterus
30 to 40 years old
Painful menstruation, pain with intercourse
Can lead to fibrosis and infertility
what happens in an ectopic pregnancy?
Fertilized ovum attaches outside of the uterus, usually in fallopian tube
as embryo grows, will rupture the tube
Acute pain and tenderness, vaginal bleeding, syncope, and shock
signs of breast disease
Masses, changes in shape, resiliency, size, tenderness, or discharge are signs
ovarian cysts are usually ______
asymtomatic
which high school winter sports have the highest number of direct fatalities?
wrestling, gymnastics
which high school winter sports have the highest number of indirect fatalities?
basketball
which collegiate winter sports have the highest number of direct fatalities?
hockey and gymnastics
which collegiate winter sports have the highest number of indirect fatalities?
basketball
which high school spring sports have the highest number of direct fatalities?
track and field, baseball
which high school springsports have the highest number of indirect fatalities?
track and field
which collegiate spring sports have the highest number of direct fatalities?
track and field
which collegiate spring sports have the highest number of indirect fatalities?
track and field
what contributes to athlete deaths in football
improper coaching techniques
helmets/equipment not adequate
what contributes to athlete deaths in soccer
goals falling on athletes
what contributes to athlete deaths in wrestling
many direct injuries/fatalities
weight reduction
what contributes to athlete deaths in hockey
checking
conditioning
equipment
technique
what contributes to athlete deaths in baseball
head first sliding
getting struck with ball or bat
what contributes to athlete deaths in track and field
pole vaulting
struck with thrown object
what female sport has the highest number of direct fatalities at the high school and college level
cheerleading
cardiac events cause ___% of sudden deaths in athletes
78%
define Arachnodactyly
a condition in which the fingers are abnormally long and slender in comparison to the palm of the hand. (marfans syndrome stigmata)
NCAA statistics on use do not match drug testing results - ___% report use in last month, but less than ___% of tests are positive
20% reported, 1% caught
NCAA - less than __% of schools drug test/educate coaches
28%
what are some common orthopedic problems with female athletes
Retropatellar pain
Shoulder pain
Spondylolysis
Stress fractures
Bunions
Anemia
Menstrual irregularities
Vaginitis
ACL tears
what is retropatellar pain?
how is it treated?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Treatment – orthotics, braces, conditioning
what shoulder problems are more common in females than male athletes
subluxation and impingement
female athletes in which sports suffer the greatest rates of spondylolysis
gymnasts and cheerleaders
what is amenorrhea
delayed menarche
what is secondary amenorrhea
cessation for greater than 3 months
what are the 3 types of drug names
chemical
generic
trade
how are prescription drugs classified?
I to V with I highly addictive and high potential for abuse
how are enteral drugs taken?
oral
sublingual
rectal
how are non-enteral drugs taken?
inhalation
injection
topical
transdermal
define absorption
diffusion across a membrane
is the blood brain barrier water or lipid soluble?
water-soluble stop, but lipid soluble can pass
where are lipid soluble drugs metabolized?
the liver
where are drugs with higher molecular weights processed?
in the kidney, excreted in bile
how many half lives of a drug is needed to hit a steady state
5
effect of drug once absorbed and transported=
pharmodynamics
why would you take an antipyretic drug
to reduce fever
why would you take an analgesic
to reduce pain
side effect of NSAIDS
GI irritation
Hepatic and liver injury
Overdose
Reye’s syndrome – children with chicken pox or influenza
Intolerance and hypersensitivity

If on NSAIDS and injured – may have increased bleeding due to anticoagulation
what are the 5 types of acids that are classified drugs
acetic
enolic
fenamic
proprionic
carboxylic
what type of acid is ibuprofen?
proprionic
what type of acid is aspirin?
carboxylic
examples of narcotics
codeine, morphine, heroin
side effects of narcotics
drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and constipation
how do anesthetics work?
by blocking the effect of acetylcholine
side affects of muscle relaxants:
Sedative effect
Interfere with ADLs
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vertigo, ataxia, headache
what do antitussives do
suppress coughing
what do expectorants do
help decrease viscosity of the mucous
what are bronchodialators
beta 2 agonists (Cause smooth muscle relaxation)
Albuterol, Proventil and Ventolin are common
side effects of bronchodilators
racing heart, nervousness or edginess
what are the three effects of antibacterials
Cell membrane synthesis inhibition - penacillin
Protein synthesis inhibition - tetracycline
DNA/RNA inhibition - fluoroquinolone
when should antiemetics be used
Pregame anxiety or motion sickness - Dramamine
examples of stimulants:
amphetamines, cocaine, ephedrine, and mesocarb
examples of narcotics
diamorphine (heroin), morphine, methadine, pethidine.
what does EPO stand for
Erythropoietin
EPO is a ______ hormone that occurs naturally in the body
peptide
EPO is released from where?
the kidneys
where does recombinant EPO have a legitimate use?
in the treatment of anaemia in patients with diseases such as kidney disease, HIV and some cancers.
side effects of EPO
Recombinant EPO can cause excessive blood thickening (more prone to clot, increases risk of heart attack, stroke)
Endocrine disorders generally manifest themselves by disturbing:
1. energy levels
2. body temp
3. fluid levels
4. exercise tolerance
5. any or all of the above might be disturbed by endocrine disorders
5. any or all of the above might be disturbed by endocrine disorders
the most significant long term deficits would be caused by a CVA (cerebrovascular accident) that causes:
1. inflammation and hypoxia in the brain
2. mechanical distortion of the brain tissue secondary to bleeding
3. disruption of normal neurological function
4. CVAs are transient and leave no long term problems
1. inflammation and hypoxia in the brain
the initial survival rate for near drowning is closest to:
1. 30%
2. 50%
3. 70%
4. 90%
4. 90%
T/F: the leading cause of death during exercise for those over age 35 is due to cardiovascular disease
True
As a consequence of athletic participation, we would be most likely to see a female athlete with which problem?
1. dysmenorrhea
2. primary amenorrhea
3. secondary amenorrhea
4. luteal phase deficiency
3. secondary amenorrhea
Blood that has collected in the digestive tract and is then vomited would look most like:
1. a melted strawberry milkshake
2. cherry jell-o
3. coffee grounds
4. hawaiian punch
3. coffee grounds
The tissue with the most proprioceptors (and thus the greatest sensitivity to pain is):
1. periosteum
2. bone
3. muscle
4. synovium
1. periosteum
The general adaptation syndrom was first described by:
1. Selye
2. Wolfe
3. Weber
4. Olson
1. Selye
After initial knitting of bone, bone heals in which direction or order?
1. from the inside out
2. from the outside in
3. inside and outside heal at the same rate and speed
4. it depends on the size of the gaps in the fracture
1. from the inside out
most upper respiratory infections (URIs) are caused by:
1. strep bacteria
2. staph bacteria
3. influenza virus
4. rhinovirus
4. rhinovirus
Bacterial infections do NOT regularly occur in the:
1. urethra
2. bladder
3. kidney
4. prostate
5. any of these tissue might harbor a bacterial infection
5. any of these tissue might harbor a bacterial infection
Vaginitis is caused by:
1. yeast infection
2. bacterial infection
3. viral infection
4. any of the above
4. any of the above
Levels of dysfunction after injury is usually quantified by:
1. doing functional tests of the athlete
2. doing neurological and balance testing
3. collecting subjective reports from the athlete
4. observing gate or other activities of daily living
3. collecting subjective reports from the athlete
After fracture, bone regains normal tensile strength at about:
1. 4-6 weeks
2. 6-10 weeks
3. 10-12 weeks
4. 6 months
3. 10-12 weeks
After grade 3 sprain, ligament regains normal tensile strength at about:
1. 1-2 weeks
2. 6-10 weeks
3. 6-8 months
4. 10-12 months
4. 10-12 months
Complete the following sentence: Most secondary cell death after injury is caused by lack of:
oxygen
Most of the chemical released by the body after initial injury have what action?
1. stimulate motor nerves
2. stimulate sensory nerves
3. stimulate both motor and sensory nerves
4. stimulate sensory nerves by inhibit motor nerves
3. stimulate both motor and sensory nerves
Repair and regeneration at the cellular level requires an environment that is:
1. higher in oxygen than normal tissue
2. lower in oxygen than normal tissue
3. higher in blood flow than normal tissue
4. lower in blood flow than normal tissue
2. lower in oxygen than normal tissue
T/F: our goal in treating pain should be to eliminate it so the athlete can return to practice and play as quickly as possible
False
The single best modality for relieving pain is:
1. heat
2. cold
3. electrical stimulation
4. it all depends
4. it all depends
Gastroenteritis is caused by:
1. bacterial agents
2. food borne pathogens
3. viral agents
4. traveling
5. any of these may cause gastroenteritis
5. any of these may cause gastroenteritis
The classic yellowing of hepatitis is seen in which stage?
1. initial
2. icteric
3. recovery
4. it is seen during all stages until very late in recovery
2. icteric
Urolithiasis is the proper name for:
1. kidney stones
2. gall stones
3. having a single testicle
4. having a single ovary
1. kidney stones
Which person would most exemplify the stigmata of Marfan's syndrome?
1. Napoleon Bonaparte
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Shaquille O'Neil
4. Hilary Clinton
2. Abraham Lincoln
If you are a sickle cell trait carrier, your risk of sudden death in athletics is increased by how much?
1. 0%
2. 8-10%
3. 2-5 times
4. 25-40 times
4. 25-40 times
"Flail chest" is most often accompanied by:
1. pneumonia
2. pneumothorax
3. bronchitis
4. death
2. pneumothorax
Type I diabetes usually manifests itself before age:
1. 5
2. 10
3. 15
4. 20
4. 20
Which is NOT descriptive of a diabetic athlete with a low blood sugar?
1. strange behavior
2. perspiration
3. 'fruity' smelling breath
4. rapid change in physical well being
5. all of these ARE signs of a low blood sugar
3. 'fruity' smelling breath
Which person best exemplifies a person suffering from acromegaly:
1. A young Barry Bonds
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Andre the Giant
4. Andre the Giant
Most, but not all, cases of cerebral palsy manifest themselves with:
1. hypertonia
2. hypotonia
3. dyskinesis
4. random seizures
a. hypertonia
Myasthenia gravis would be best characterized as:
1. annoying but not serious
2. manageable but not curable
3. curable but persistant
4. fatal and untreatable
2. manageable but not curable
which pathogen replicates by means of spores?
1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. parasites
4. fungi
4. fungi
The most common STD is:
1. chlamydia
2. gonorrhea
3. syphilis
4. herpes
1. chlamydia
Pediculosis or pubic lice can lay eggs and cause a secondary infestation within what time period after an initial infestation?
1. 1 day
2. 1 week
3. 1 month
4. 3 months
2. 1 week
The most common cause of osteopenia in athletes is:
1. fracture
2. overtraining
3. eating disorder
4. infection
3. eating disorder
After a tendon injury, full tensile strength returns at about:
1. 1 week
2. 1 month
3. 1 year
4. 1 decade
3. 1 year
Acclimatization is a positive example of what process in the general adaptation syndrome?
1. alarm
2. resistance
3. exhaustion
4. recovery
2. resistance
The main action of heparin is:
1. short term inflammatory agent
2. long term inflammatory agent
3. anticoagulant
4. pain inhibitor
3. anticoagulant
Neutrophils and PMNs are examples of:
1. phagocytes
2. fibroblasts
3. fibroclasts
4. chondrocytes
1. phagocytes
Complete the following sentence: the decline in generation potential and frequency that occurs with repeated stimulation of a nerve is called?
adaptation
GI pain at night is usually caused by:
1. sympathetic nerve activity
2. parasympathetic nerve activity
3. ulceration of tissue
4. endocrine activity
2. parasympathetic nerve activity
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is usually marked by:
1. increased gastric motility
2. decreased gastric motility
3. recurrent changes in gastric motility
4. there is a wide variation in the presentation of IBS, so any of these might be correct
4. there is a wide variation in the presentation of IBS, so any of these might be correct
T/F: Signs of significant problems in the renogenital system may be ignored because of an athlete's reluctance to talk about problems with a health care practitioner
TRUE
Endometriosis would be most likely to affect women in which age group?
1. early adolescent
2. late teens
3. early thirties to forties
4. endometriosis affects boys, not girls
3. early thirties to forties
most cases of myocarditis occur after exposure to:
1. strep bacteria
2. staph bacteria
3. coxsackie B virus
4. epstein barr virus
3. coxsackie B virus
A purulent cough is usually a sign of:
1. URI
2. LRI
3. bronchitis
4. sinusitis
2. LRI
Complete the following: the clinical name for having an increased thirst is:
polydipsia
If you suspect a diabetic athlete has a low blood sugar you should:
1. activate the EMS system
2. give them a small snack
3. have them lie down for a few minutes
4. take some insulin
2. give them a small snack
For someone who suffers from epilepsy, we would advocate:
1. ceasing all physical activity
2. continuing with mild to moderate exercise
3. continue with any physical activity EXCEPT contact sports
4. continue all physical activity, but wear a padded foam helmet when participating
2. continuing with mild to moderate exercise
Peripheral neuropathy usually manifests itself with disruption of:
1. motor control
2. sensory awareness
3. vasomotor control
4. any of the above might be seen
4. any of the above might be seen