Myositis Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

musculoskeletal Pathology Statistics - Generally self limiting - One of the most common reasons for Visits to clinician. - Diagnostically challenging (Many resemble each other) - Take time often to evolve into diagnosable disease. Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnoses Categories -Trauma - Infection - Metabolic disorders - Circulatory disorder - Tumor - Synovial conditions - Congenital or developmental problems - Degenerative Problems Internal derangement disruption of...

Veterinary Science HOSA Competition Study Guide Already Graded A Veterinarians Prescribe medications, perform surgery, and provide a diagnosis and a prognosis The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT for Buddy is: Normal When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would evaluate: Skin and Hide, Hooves, and Hair When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure, the wor...

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? correct answers"I will check my HR before I take the medication" Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expecte...

AIMS Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale for 8 and older 12 item tool to assess symptoms of tardive dyskinesia for patients taking antipsychotics Rating 0-4, >2 to diagnose TD and reduce dose BARS Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale for 8 and older 4 item tool to assess objective and subjective symptoms of akathisia with antipsychotics and/or SSRIs CRS-R Connors Rating Scales - Revised for 3-17 ADHD Parent (80 items) and Teacher Scales (59 items) Low T-score of 61= mildly atypical; >70 ...

musculoskeletal Pathology Statistics - Generally self limiting - One of the most common reasons for Visits to clinician. - Diagnostically challenging (Many resemble each other) - Take time often to evolve into diagnosable disease. Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnoses Categories -Trauma - Infection - Metabolic disorders - Circulatory disorder - Tumor - Synovial conditions - Congenital or developmental problems - Degenerative Problems Internal derangement disruption of the...

An 18-year-old patient has a tibia/fibula fracture following a motorcycle crash. Twelve hours later the patient presents with increased pain despite adequate doses of analgesics and immobilization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A avascular necrosis B myositis ossificans C compartment syndrome D reflex sympathetic dystrophy Compartment syndrome is characterized by a pathological increase of pressure within a closed space and results from edema or bleeding within the com...

EXSS 288 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers What is the difference between acute and chronic injury? - Answer-Acute: due to excessive force in a single time frame. Sudden onset of short duration Chronic: repeated micro-trauma over extended period. Gradual onset of prolonged duration What is the difference between an open wound vs a closed wound? - Answer-Open: exposed/breaks surface of the skin Closed: unexposed/doesn't disruption skin surface What is the difference between ...

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 mid...

A 60-year-old male with diabetes mellitus and hypertension sees you for routine followup. He has no acute health concerns during today's visit. His current medications include metformin (Glucophage), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), and hydrochlorothiazide. He smokes cigarettes and has a 40-pack-year smoking history. His vital signs and a physical examination are normal. An in-office dipstick urinalysis reveals 1+ blood and trace protein but is otherwise normal. Which one of the following wo...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2024 PROCTORED STUDY GUIDE LATEST VERSION 100% CORRECT 1. Diltizaem- Calcium channel blocker- check HR before taking the medication Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expected reference range. Vasodialator that causes orthostatic hypotension. 2. Atorvostatin for hyperlipide...