Cerebral Palsy
Is CP a progressive or non-progressive disorder?
No
What body system is affected by Crohn's Disease?
The GI tract
How does Lexapro work to decrease depression?
It blocks serotonin reuptake, thus increasing the amount of serotonin in the body.
What is a normal blood pressure measurement?
Systolic: < 120 mm Hg
Diastolic: <80 mm Hg
Does CP have a cure?
Unfortunately no, but physical therapy can help people with CP achieve their goals
Are skip lesions associated with Crohn's Disease?
Yes!
What is the classification of Diastat (Diazepam)?
Benzodiazepine
Is a 90 bpm heart rate considered normal for an adult?
Yes, normal heart rate for an adult is 60-100 bpm.
What are some causes of CP?
(name 3 for full points)
-bleeding in the brain
-neonatal infections
-head injury
-infections in the mother during pregnancy
-maternal diabetes
-severe jaundice
-prematurity
-hypoxia
How long does Crohn's Disease occur?
Why would our patient be taking Humira?
To help improve symptoms of Crohn's disease
What is indicated by a weak and painful gross muscle screen?
There is a serious pathology that warrants further examination.
At what age do symptoms of CP start to show?
What are a few symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
-Anorexia
-Weight loss
-Skin rashes
-Joint Pain
Why would a patient have Botox injections?
Botox treats localized spasticity, muscle tension, and dystonias.
How would you test the patient's sensation?
-Soft touch dermatome test
What occurs to the muscles in spastic cerebral palsy?
The muscles appear stiff and tight.
(The most common form of CP arising from the motor cortex damage.)
Abdominal masses occur in which region of the abdomen with Crohn's disease?
Abdominal masses are common in the right lower quadrant
What is the Black Box Warning on Lexapro?
Teenagers are at an increased risk to become suicidal.
What type of pathology does spasticity indicate?
CNS pathology (brain or spinal cord)