Latest NPTE Comprehensive Study Guide |Approved Study Set| 100% Correct

Latest NPTE Comprehensive Study Guide |Approved Study Set| 100% Correct Most common thumb deformity in patients with RA *Ans* Boutonniere deformity - metacarpophalangeal joint flexion with interphalangeal hyperextension. Chronic synovitis associated with RA eventually forces MCP into forced flexion, placing tension on the IP extensor mechanism, resulting in hyperextension. Maximum amt of knee flexion required to for gait *Ans* 0-60 degrees, the greated amount being from initial to midswing. Transtibial amputation changes in stance and swing phase for: 1. Prosthetic limb 2. intact limb *Ans* 1. Shortened swing phase, longer step length, shortened single leg support time 2. extended stance time, shortened swing time, longer single leg support Acetic acid 1. uses 2. polarity 3. current used for administration *Ans* 1. used with iontophoresis to treat myositis ossificans (calcium deposits) 2. acetic acid has negative polarity, so a negative pole is used to deliver the medication. 3. low-amp direct current is always used with iontophoresis. Pancreas dysfunction 1. symptoms 2. exacerbations 3. referral pattern *Ans* 1. epigastric pain. Possible nausea, fever, abdominal tenderness 2. pain worsens after eating or when in supine 3. pain may radiate into the back Liver dysfunction 1. symptoms 2. exacerbations 3. referral pattern *Ans* 1. Dull/cramping pain. Nausea, vomiting, restlessness if more severe. 2. N/A 3. referred to abdomen, right lower thoracic, right upper trap, right shoulder pain Gallbladder dysfunction 1. symptoms 2. exacerbations 3. referral pattern *Ans* 1. General Pain