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13 Cards in this Set
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What to ask in a patient inerview |
-client history -risk factors -clinical presentation --pain types/pain patterns --associated signs and symptoms of systemic disease -review of systems |
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Interview Do's and Don'ts |
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Things to find out during the interview |
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Red flag for symptoms |
-insidious onset -symptoms out of proportion to the injury -symptoms persist beyond expected time -no position is confortable |
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What may NSAIDS cause in aging adults? |
-confusion and memory loss |
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What meds may the person be on if they have GI complications and increased blood pressure? |
-NSAIDS |
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Meds that produce other signs and symptoms? |
-Skin reactions (antibiotics) -Muscle weakness/cramping (diuretics) -Muscle hyperactivity (caffeine) -Hip pain ~ femoral head necrosis(corticosteroids) -Gait disturbances (Thorazine/tranquilizers) |
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What do you see in patients taking corticosteroids? |
-suppress inflammation process -local weakness in tendons -local joint destruction -Gi, liver, and kidney dysfunciton |
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What systems does alcohol affect that PT's are concerned with? |
-neurological and musculoskeletal system |
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What is the screening referral based on? |
–Medicalhistory ~ What they told you –Clinicalpresentation ~ What you saw –Associatedsigns and symptoms ~ Whatyou asked about |
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When looking at their ethnicity/race why is that important? |
-what diseases they are more prone to ex. native americans and sickle cell anemia |
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Why is age important? |
-age affects every system -age also can help you determine infections or illnesses |
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Male vs. female heart attach pain |
females: scapular pain, and fatigue males: shoulders chest pain |
