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HaneyGenPathC12-08
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A cervical halter or cervical collar may be used to treat this condition. | herniated intervertebral disk |
| For which condition is the prognosis improved with surgical removal of the herniated disk. | herniated intervertebral disk |
| Dietary calcium, phosphate supplements, and multivitamins may be prescribed for this bone condition. | osteoporosis |
| Exercise may help minimize this condition by slowing the loss of mineral calcium. | osteoporosis |
| This condition may cause the client to constantly sit or lie down more frequently because of the soft bones. | osteomalacia |
| The prognosis for this bone condition is potentially curable. | osteomalacia |
| Treatment for this condition may include a high protein diet, high calcium diet, and vitamin D supplementation. | Paget's Disease |
| Prognosis can include an especially serious complication of bone sarcoma | Paget's Disease |
| Osteoarthritis cannot be cured. | true |
| Colchicine may be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of an acute attack of this disease | gout |
| complications of this disease include hypertension, kidney stones, and renal damage. | gout |
| treatment may include application of cold/heat, immobilization of affected part, and analgesics | bursitis |
| if infection results, surgical drainage or aspiration may be necessary for this disease | bursitis |
| rest of the wrist and support with a splint is the first treatment for this condition | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| surgical decompression of the nerve may be necessary for this condition | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| local steroid injections and physical therapy is needed for this condition | tendonitis |
| a chronic form of this condition may require surgical intervention to remove calcium deposits | tendonitis |
| the mild stage of this disease requires only anti-inflammatory agents, including aspirin | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| corticosteroid drugs remain the treatment of choice for this disease | SLE |