Ptap 1240 Final Modalities Test Latest Updated

PTAP 1240 FINAL MODALITIES
TEST LATEST UPDATED



Precautions for Iontophoresis
-cardiac disease
-impaired mentation
-impaired sensation
-skin irritation

infection control (single use)
Contraindications for Iontophoresis
-demand cardiac pacemaker
-implantable cardiac defibrillator
-unstable arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
-over carotid sinus
-thrombosis or thrombophlebitis present
-pregnancy
-malignant tumors

DO NOT APPLY IONTO after (MHP, CP, US)
Precautions for Cryotherapy
-over the superficial main branch of a nerve (leads to nerve conduction block)
-over an open wound (delays healing)
-hypertension HTN
-poor sensation or mentation
-very young and very old patients
Contraindications for Cryotherapy

, -cold hypersensitivity (urticaria)
-cold intolerance
-cryglobulinemia
-paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
-overregenerating peripheral nerves
-raynaud
-over area w/ circulatory compromise or PVD
Precautions of Thermotherapy
-acute injury or inflammation
-pregnancy
-impaired circulation
-poor thermal regulation
-edema
-cardiac insufficiency
-metal in the area
-over open wound
-demyelinated nerves
-over area where topical counterirritants have been applied
Contraindications of Thermotherapy
-recent of potential hemorrhage
-thrombosis
-impaired sensation and mentation
-malignant tumor
-IR irradiation of the eyes
Precautions for Intermittent Compression
- impaired sensation/mentation
- uncontrolled HTN
- cancer (breast CA with lymphedema)
- superficial peripheral nerve
Contraindications for Intermittent Compression
- heart failure or pulmonary edema
- recent or acute DVT, thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism