Module 1 Potpourri
Significant physiologic losses accompanied with substantially reduced reserve capacity.
What is USUAL AGING?
Varicella; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella; Influenza nasal spray
What are Live Attenuated vaccines?
What is URTICARIA?
Appears as a black "line" on a bone on a radiograph
What is a FRACTURE?
Can develop in patients with underlying portal hypertension.
What are esophageal varices?
Functional capacity
What is the key evaluation in a geriatric assessment?
Given yearly; safe for people over 6months.
What is the INFLUENZA VACCINE?
Extremely pruritic. Burrows and Excoriations.
What is SCABIES?
What is a SPRAIN?
Present in up to 15% of those with chronic reflux
What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Evidence combined from 2 or more research studies
What is a SYSTEMATIC REVIEW?
Given every 10 years or every 5 with a penetrating injury
What is TD/Tdap vaccine?
Red or Purple in color. AIDS-defining condition.
What is KAPOSI'S SARCOMA?
Morning stiffness; Pain with ROM; narrowed joint space on radiograph
What is OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Fecal/oral transmission; risk with Intl. travel; high ALT/AST; clinical recovery in 3 months
What are characteristics of Hepatitis A?
What is EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE?
Given in a 3-dose series
What is HEPATITIS B vaccinations?
Asymmetric, Border irregularity, Color variegations, Diameter >6mm, Evolution
What is the ABCDE RULE of malignant melanoma?
Increased risk with use of Quinolones
What is ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE?
Infected blood products; risk with sexual contact; very high ALT; clinical recovery in 3-6 months
What are characteristics of Hepatitis B?
Taking medications, using the telephone, managing finances
What are INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING?
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
What are types of PREVENTION?
Can be a precursor to Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is ACTINIC CARCINOMA?
Instability with lateral movements and "locking up" sensation
What is an ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) INJURY?
IV drug use; waxing/waning ALT; 85% will develop a chronic condition
What are characteristics of Hepatitis C?