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migraine S&S   before pn: flashing lights, intolerance to light (photophobia), ringing or buzzing in ears (tinnitus),unusual thirst, craving for sweet foods, unusual energy peaks, and alterations in mood and mental clarity. once pn begins, usually w/nausea, vomiting  
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migraine etiology   foods: chocolate, aged cheese, red wine, caffeine & monosodium glutamate. hormonal changes in women, sensory stimuli, odors, changes in wx & medications  
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migraines are...   changes in the cerebral blood flow, presumable due to vasoconstriction & subsequent vasodilation of cerebrocranial arterioles  
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most common type of HA   tension  
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tension headache   triggered by stress, resulting in mm tension, esp suboccipital mm's. contributing factors: fwd head posture, work @ desk  
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PT rx includes:   modalities, posture training, stretch pecs, strengthen back ext, massage, deep breathing, work ergonomics  
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enchephalitis is...   a viral infection of gray matter of the brain (often transmitted by vector mode, ticks)  
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symptoms of encephalitis are similar to...   meningitis  
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enchephalitis dx   CT, MRI  
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enchephalitis rx is primarily...   supportive & preventative  
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enchephalitis prognosis   residual neurological problems are most likely with infants  
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PPS is...   PostPolio syndrome, loss of ant horn cells of giant motor units due to normal aging (its faster with PPS)  
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S&S of PPS   fatigue, new weakness, overuse & high energy cost, decreased function & deconditioning  
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if there is infantile paralysis w/ PPS   may have collateral sprouting w/recovery of giant motor units  
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PPS rx   lifestyle change, maybe AD or orthotics, jt protection, work modification, energy conservation, power WC, ex @ submax level, aerobics w/ decreased RPE  
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seizure   finite event, the result of paroxymal excess discharge of cerebral neurons resulting in temp impairment or LOC  
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epilepsy   chronic disorder of various causes characterized by recurrent sz  
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types of seizures   generalized absence (aka Petit Mal), tonic-clonic (aka Grand Mal), infantile spasms, febrile convulsions  
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generalized absence (aka Petit Mal)   sudden cessation of ongoing consciousness, staring into space  
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tonic-clonic (aka Grand Mal)   2 phases: a rigidity phase (tonic) followed by rapid jerking (tonic) of the whole body. often followed by LOC, falls/injuries w/ onset possible  
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infantile spasms   non-specific rx on the part of the brain, associated with cessation of psychological development  
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febrile convulsions   seizures resulting from high fever, between ages 6 mos-5 yrs  
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seizure dx   EEG  
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seizure rx   meds: phenobarbatol, dilantinin... and clear the area  
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etiology of meningitis   mainly bacterial & viral  
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bacterial meningitis includes...   inflammation & infection  
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rx for viral meningitis   treat symptoms  
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rx for bacterial meningitis   antibiotics- on isolation  
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some results of meningitis   neuro damage, hearing loss, retardation & sz  
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome   most frequent cause of acute generalized weakness due to a lower motor lesion  
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3 forms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   acquired inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), acute axonal neuropathy (AMAN) & Miller Fisher syndrom  
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acute phase of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   symmetrical ascending progressive loss of motor function beginning distally and progresses proximally, 80% experience paresthesia, 70% areflexia, 60% wkness in all limbs, lasts 4 weeks  
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plateau phase of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   stabilization of symptoms, 4 wks  
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recovery phase of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   begins to improve, can last up to a year  
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initial/chief complaint of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   respiratory or gastrointestinal illness, followed by weakness & sensory changes  
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dx tests for Guillain-Barre Syndrome   electromyogram (EMG), NCV, spinal tap (lumbar puncture)  
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mental status w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   fearful, anxious  
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pain w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   muscular in nature, sore to touch  
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appearance w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   flaccid paralysis, bilateral facial wkness  
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sensation w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   paresthesias (burning/tingling) or hypesthesia (abnormal sensitivity to touch)  
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jt mob/ROM w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   decreased  
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strength w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   acute generalized wkness, diplopia (double vision) from eye mm wkness, facial wkness, diaphragm wkness  
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mm tone/reflexes w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   absent, areflexia is a core feature  
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cardiopulmonary w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   fluctuating BP, poor venous return, (causes blood pooling), tachycardia, arrythmias, ventilator  
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balance/coordination w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   fall risk due to decreased strength & eventual paralysis  
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functional mob w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   acclamation to upright  
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gait w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   ataxia, paralysis, none  
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ADL/Functional Assessment w/Guillain-Barre Syndrome   oral motor wkness, dysphasia, dysarthria  
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rx for Guillain-Barre Syndrome   pain meds aren't always effective, plasmaphersis (blood removed & only blood celss removed, no plasma), infusion of immunoglobins  
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prognosis for Guillain-Barre Syndrome   good, over 80% recover in a year- safeguard the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems and improve function without causing overuse damage  
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problem list for Guillain-Barre Syndrome   skin, breakdown, contractures, pulmonary function, intolerance to upright, decreased strength  
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precautions/contras Guillain-Barre Syndrome   avoid overwork wkness, extra care when performing ROM because of damaged mm  
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how does osteomyelitis get to the bone   directly thru wound or blood carries to bone  
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pn w/osteomyelitis   doesn't develop until infection has gotten to periosteum, is deep, trobbing, constant ache, even @ rest & @ night, worse w/ mvmt & WB  
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dx osteomyelitis   MRI & bone scan  
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meds osteomyelitis   IV antibiotics for 3-4 wks  
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dx test osteoporosis   DXA (dual x-ray absorptioniometry- measure bone mineral density before fx), QUS (quantitative US), CT, RA, bone density test, biochemical markers for bone turnover  
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osteoporosis meds   Biophosphanates (fosamax, actonel, boniva  
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osteoporosis precautions/contras   flexion ex & eval or rx w/pressure techniques on thorax  
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PMH septic knee   HIV, DM, preexisting arthritis, IV drug abuse, trauma to jt  
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septic knee dx   arthrocentesis (aspiration of jt fluid), WBC, PE, MRI, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)  
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septic knee posture   increased varus or valgus in knee (common in children)  
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septic knee med rx   IV antibiotics in hospital, oral antibiotics 2-3 wks after hospital stay, tidal irrigation, arthroscopy, or arthrotomy  
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septic knee precautions/contras   modalities that can't be used during infection phase, overuse of jt in early stages  
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septic knee PT course   in acute phase-rest & splint to prevent infection from getting worse. once infection has cleared use more vigorous ex to restore functional mob, strength & stability  
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2 routes infection can enter the hip   1)hematogenous: bacterium may occur from dentogingival infections, pyogenic skin processes & genitourinary or GI infections. 2) direct implantation during sx 60%  
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infected THA PMH   DM, RA, previous sx @ hip, poor nutritional status, obese, low albumin, comorbities, suppressed immune system  
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infected THA dx   arthrocentesis (aspiration of jt fluid) main one  
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infected THA medical rx   6 wk IV antibiotic after new jt replacement (or lifelong antibiotics if no add't sx), sx drainage, prosthesis removal followed by surgical debridement of surrounding tissue & replacement of new prosthesis impregnated w/antibiotics  
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infected THA precautions/contras   US, HP, compression, massage, AROM w/pn. also keep universal hip replacement precautions in mind  
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fibromyalgia   chronic mm pn syndrome; not a dx; auspice of rheumatology; possibly associated w/neurohormonal dysfunction of the ANS; most common musculoskeletal disorder in US  
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fibromyalgia PMH   prolonged anxiety, emotional stress, trauma, hypothyroidism, viral or nonviral infections, ruptured silicone breast implants  
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fibromyalgia dx   no definitive test. if pn is widespread in 4 quadrants above & below the waist for at least 3 months & 2 reports of pn when pressure applied to 11-18 common tender pts on body sometimes using dolorimeter, r/o other conditions  
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fibromyalgia medical rx   analgesics, antidepressants, metabolic rehab (triodothyroine, T3)  
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fibromyalgia precautions/contras   intense ex, overuse of mm relaxers, heavy lifting, stress  
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fibromyalgia is associated w/   decreased mob in AM, Reynauld's phenomenon  
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ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig disease   most common form of adult-onset progressive motor neuron dx affecting the ant horn cells & corticospinal tracts. characterized by degeneration & scarring of upper &/or lower motor neurons in lat aspect of spinal cord, brain stem, & cerebral cortex  
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initial/chief complaint ALS or Lou Gehrig disease   involuntary mm contr & mm atrophy, wkness, twitching (esp in extremities), probs w/speech, chewing, swallowing, breathing  
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PMH ALS or Lou Gehrig disease   90% idiopathic. 10% autosomal inherited traits  
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dx tests ALS or Lou Gehrig disease   combination of clinical presentation & electromyogram (EMG), nerve conduction test, mm biopsy, MRI to r/o other dx  
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ALS or Lou Gehrig disease is associated w/   drooping head, decreased strength of ext mm in UE & flex mm in LE, asymmetric wk in distal aspect of 1 limb progressing to wk of contiguous mm, dorsiflex lost before plantarflex, + Babinski, Clonus & Hoffman  
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ALS or Lou Gehrig disease medical rx   no effective rx, just rx symptoms. Riluzole (Rilutek)slows dx by 10-15%. myotrophin promotes survival of motor neurons & regenration of motor nerves. Vit E controls free rads. anticholinergic drugs for drooling. baclofen or diazepam for spasticity  
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ALS or Lou Gehrig disease prognosis   death usually occurs 2-10 yrs after onset, resulting mainly from pneumonia or respiratory failure. relentlessly progressive  
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ALS or Lou Gehrig disease precautions/contras   don't overwork or fatigue, rotate shd during ABD & accessory motions (subluxation of shd), watch for feeding tube w/gt belt  
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multiple sclerosis   chronic, autoimmune, progressive & irreversible dx characterized by destruction of the lipid & protein layer, the myelin sheath, that insulates & protects the axons of certain nerve cells. the demyelination process occurs at scattered sites  
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multiple sclerosis initial/chief complaint   varies due to the scattered sites of dymyelination thru-out the CNS may include sudden & transient motor & sensory disturbances, impaired or total loss of vision, mm wkness, paralysis, incontinence, fatigue, balance probs, numbness & mood swings  
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multiple sclerosis PMH   genetics have been linked to MS, along w/acute infection, trauma, serum injections, pregnancy, stress & fever  
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multiple sclerosis dx tests   no definitive test, MRI(MOST USED) r/o other possibilities w/ neurological exam, CSF analysis & cranial CT scan  
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multiple sclerosis is associated w/   exacerbations, cognitive deficit, pn, tremors, poor tolerance to heat, ataxia, spastic mm, overshooting targets, ataxic & antalgic gt, eventual loss of bowel & bladder, ability to speak & swallow,  
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multiple sclerosis meds   interferon-beta products are injected to reduce # of exacerbations & slow progress of physical disability. avonex (taken wkly), betaseron (every other day),rebif (3x wk), copaxone (daily orally) to decrease inflammation, corticosteroids  
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multiple sclerosis precautions/contras   no HP, only low to mod intensity ex, avoid overwork, avoid overheating  
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alzheimer's disease   most common form of dementia, type of progressive, chronic, ultimately fatal organic brain syndrome characterized by the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex w/resultant neurofibrillary tangles, a tangled mass of nonfunctioning neurons & plaques  
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alzheimer's disease dx   comprehensive hx & PE that includes mental & functional health status, cranial CT & MRI, PET scan, depression scale & cognitive functioning test, lab tests of urine & blood, EEG, SPECT (single proton emission tomography)  
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alzheimer's disease is associated w/   sundowner's, agression, rigidity, decreased ability to do ADL's  
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alzheimer's disease med rx   1)cholinesterase inhibitors 2)memantine, regulates glutamate 3)tacrine & donepezil to control symptoms 4) anti-inflammatories  
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