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17 Cards in this Set
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Q. 5 common tissue changes in the geriatric population?
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1. Muscle Atrophy
2. Muscle Hypertonicity 3. Increased Connective tissue adhesions 4. Joint Disorders 5. Osteoperosis |
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Q. What is one of the leading causes of falls?
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Gait Disorders
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Q. What are 3 predictors of falls in the geriatric population?
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1. Poor Health
2. Impaired Vision 3. Gait Changes |
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Q. What are 7 common causes of walking difficulties?
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1. Pain
2. Unsteadiness 3. Stiffness 4. Dizziness 5. Weakness 6. Numbness 7. Sensation of Abnormal Movement |
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Q. 6 CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS associated with GAIT DISORDERS IN ELDERLY?
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1. Degenerative Joint Disease
2. Orthostatic Hypotension 3. Post CVA 4. Intermittant CLaudication 5. Congenital 6. Gouty Arthritis |
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Q. What are 3 standing exams to assess the patients balance and postural support?
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1. Nudge Test
2. Trendelenburg Test 3. Range of Motion of the Spine |
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Q. 4 Treatments for GERIATRIC Muskuloskeletal PAIN?
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1. Hydrotherapy
2. Epsom Salt Baths 3. Castor Oil massage 4. Placebo Effect |
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Q. 15-40% of dietary calcium is absorbed through what?
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ACTIVE TRANSPORT and PASSIVE DIFFUSION
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Q. Which hormone increases bone density and calcium absorption in the small intestine?
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1, 25 D (Precursor of Vitamin D
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Q. Which drug is used to increase bone mass by inhibiting resorption, and changes bone structure?
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Bisophasphonates
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Q. Patient presents with UNDIGESTED FOOD, OCCASIONALLY Burning SENSATION, DIARRHEA or CONSTIPATION?
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Achlorhidria
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Q. What is the best diagnostic test for ACHLORHIDRIA?
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HEIDELBERG STRING TEST
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Q. What THORACIC MANIPULATION IS BEST FOR ACHLORHIDRIA?
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T5/T6
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Q. What is the best DIAGNOSTIC TEST for Hiatal HERNIA?
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BARIUM X-RAY
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Q. Patient presents with lack of SUFFICIENCY digesting FATS and oils?
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BILE INSUFFICIENCY
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Q. If T-Scores are -1 to -2.5 what is the diagnosis?
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OSTEOPENIA
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Q. If T-Scores are less than -2.5 what is the diagnosis?
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OSTEOPEROSIS
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