NU331 -- Exam 4
, muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-group of inherited diseases characterized
by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers without involvement of the
nervous system
early 20s - CORRECT ANSWERS-life expectancy for patients with DMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-X-linked recessive; a condition
with symmetrical weakness and wasting of pelvic, shoulder, and proximal limb muscles
dystrophin - CORRECT ANSWERS-protein found in muscle cells that is not produced in
patients with DMD
slightly delayed motor skills - CORRECT ANSWERS-signs of DMD in infants
increased stumbling/falling, large calves, positive Gower's sign - CORRECT
ANSWERS-signs of DMD in toddlers
12 years - CORRECT ANSWERS-age by which most patients with DMD are wheelchair
bound
respiratory/cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWERS-cause of death for most patients with
DMD
contractures, obesity, CHF, scoliosis, mild cognitive delay - CORRECT ANSWERS-
other misc. s/sx of DMD
CPK - CORRECT ANSWERS-creatine phosphokinase; enzyme released as muscles
are damaged; elevated in kiddos with DMD
PCR - CORRECT ANSWERS-gene amplification technique used to diagnose DMD
CPK, PCR, biopsy (not super common), prenatal testing, EMG - CORRECT
ANSWERS-labs/diagnostics for DMD
steroids early on, maintaining mobility as long as possible - CORRECT ANSWERS-
treatments that may delay the progression of DMD for a few years
BIPAP, vaccinations, mechanical assist cough, trach/vent (late onset) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-respiratory support interventions for patients with DMD
constipation, nutrition, maintaining independence, skin breakdown - CORRECT
ANSWERS-lifelong major concerns for kids with DMD
yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-do children with DMD have enough sensation to ask for
repositioning
, muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-group of inherited diseases characterized
by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers without involvement of the
nervous system
early 20s - CORRECT ANSWERS-life expectancy for patients with DMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS-X-linked recessive; a condition
with symmetrical weakness and wasting of pelvic, shoulder, and proximal limb muscles
dystrophin - CORRECT ANSWERS-protein found in muscle cells that is not produced in
patients with DMD
slightly delayed motor skills - CORRECT ANSWERS-signs of DMD in infants
increased stumbling/falling, large calves, positive Gower's sign - CORRECT
ANSWERS-signs of DMD in toddlers
12 years - CORRECT ANSWERS-age by which most patients with DMD are wheelchair
bound
respiratory/cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWERS-cause of death for most patients with
DMD
contractures, obesity, CHF, scoliosis, mild cognitive delay - CORRECT ANSWERS-
other misc. s/sx of DMD
CPK - CORRECT ANSWERS-creatine phosphokinase; enzyme released as muscles
are damaged; elevated in kiddos with DMD
PCR - CORRECT ANSWERS-gene amplification technique used to diagnose DMD
CPK, PCR, biopsy (not super common), prenatal testing, EMG - CORRECT
ANSWERS-labs/diagnostics for DMD
steroids early on, maintaining mobility as long as possible - CORRECT ANSWERS-
treatments that may delay the progression of DMD for a few years
BIPAP, vaccinations, mechanical assist cough, trach/vent (late onset) - CORRECT
ANSWERS-respiratory support interventions for patients with DMD
constipation, nutrition, maintaining independence, skin breakdown - CORRECT
ANSWERS-lifelong major concerns for kids with DMD
yes - CORRECT ANSWERS-do children with DMD have enough sensation to ask for
repositioning
