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systemic |
relating to or effecting the entire body |
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physical therapy interventions |
may have systemic effects like exercise |
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pathology |
may have both local and systemic complications |
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systemic effects of acute inflamation |
initial response to tissue injury...extent of inflammation determines the effects
may include: fever, tachycardia, hypermetobolic state |
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systemic effects of chronic inflammation |
may develop from unresolved acute inflammation, chronic irritation, infection, abnormal immune response
may include: fever, malaise/fatigue, weight loss, anemia, leukocytosis and lymphocytosis |
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systemic effects of neoplasms |
uncontrolled cellular growth,
may include: gradual or rapid weight loss, muscular weakness, loss of appetite (anorexia), anemia, coagulation disorder
continued spread may lead to bone erosion, various obstructions, and involve other vital organs |
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comorbidities |
two problems at once |
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How are comorbidities usually managed? |
drugs or supplements |
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systemic interactions involving commobitities may lead to |
adverse drug reactions, fluid imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, acid base imbalance |
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ADR |
adverse drug reactions |
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adverse skin reactions may include |
jaundice, ertyhema (redness), itching/burning, hives, blisters, purpura |
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purpura |
bleeding under the skin, purple patches, NSAIDS, blood Thinner, chemo/radiation |
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how do you manage adverse drug reactions |
moniter lab values, ECG, dose modification, discount drug |
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mild ADR |
altered taste, anxiety, dizziness, headache, shakiness, brief vomitting |
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moderate ADR |
abdominal cramps, dyspnea (SOB), high/low BP, tachycardia (increased heartbeat), persistent vomiting |
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severe ADR |
arrhythmia, seizures, larngeal edema, very low BP, cardiopulmonary arrest |
