Arthritis
Which type of arthritis is described as chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease of synovial membranes of multiple joints that destroys cartilage, erodes bone, deforms joints, and causes immobility?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
TRUE or FALSE: Individuals with mild intellectual disability graduate high school with an education level that is equivalent to 6th grade.
TRUE
I'm thinking of a chronic metabolic bone disease that is often asymptomatic. But you could possibly have swelling in long bones and dull persistent pain in bones. And you might have to buy a larger hat size if this condition is present in your skull. What disease is this?
Paget's Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
Morgan was driven to the ER because of a beach volleyball injury. The doctor said she believes she tore or stretched a ligament surrounding her ankle. What does she have?
sprain
Alyssa just thought her face was red from playing softball, but the "butterfly" appearance accompanied with skin photosensitivity makes her realize she has what condition?
Which type of arthritis is the most common and is described as chronic inflammatory degeneration of joint cartilage and bone?
Osteoarthritis
Intellectual disability is a condition described by significantly below-average cognitive functioning with concurrent deficits in adaptive behavior that occurs before what age?
Age 8
Morgan always complains about pain, burning, numbness, and weakness in her hands. You find it aggravating, but when you saw her having difficulty grasping her stanley cup, you realized she might have __________.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is a chronic progressive neuromuscular disease that produces increasingly sporadic weakness and exhaustion of skeletal muscles.
Myasthenia Gravis
Intellectual disability is also called cognitive disability. For an individual to have this diagnosis what must their IQ be?
70 or below
Which type of arthritis is described as a chronic disorder of uric acid metabolism in which uric acid crystals appear in synovial joint fluid?
Gouty Arthritis
Morgan has a moderate intellectual ability. You attend her high school graduation and you are so proud of her. But when talking to her you notice that she only has the education level of _________ grade?
2nd
A bobbing head, and drooping eyelids, a blank stare, and nasal regurgitation of fluids are indicative of what disorder?
Myasthenia Gravis
What is the treatment protocol for strains and sprains?
-immediate elevation and rest
-Cold compresses may be applied intermittently to the affected site for 12 to 48 hours to decrease swelling
-possibly immobilization by elastic wrap or soft cast.
-Analgesics and NSAIDs
-surgery if ruptured
What is the condition characterized by the persistent and irrational fear of an object, activity, or a situation that compels a client to avoid the perceived hazard
Specific Phobia
Crepitation, stiffness, and aching when the weather changes are signs of which type of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis
Kate shows signs of sensory motor function deficiencies and she requires a caregiver and constant supervision. What level of intellectual disability does she have?
Profound
I'm thinking of a rare but chronic, progressive, autoimmune disease of connective tissue that is characterized by edema, inflammation, and degeneration of skeletal muscles. You often see eye socket edema, dysphagia, and muscle weakness of the hips and thighs.
What are the three treatments of Myasthenia Gravis?
1. Anti-cholinesterase drugs
2. Corticosteroids
3. Antibody therapy
they can't cure it, they are just supportive treatments :(
There are many ways to treat plantar fasciitis. Name 5.
1. NSAIDs
2. ice
3. rest
4. flexibility exercises
5. night splints
6. shoe inserts
7. corticosteroid injections
8. shockwave therapy
9. surgery
What are tophi?
Urate compound deposits found in joints of people with gouty arthritis
Alyssa can barely communicate and can only care for herself as an elementary child would. Unfortunately she will have to live in a group home or with her family forever. What level of intellectual disability does she have?
Severe
Angela has been having trouble sleeping and noticed she has been having dull pain and muscle aches. She also has tender points on various parts of her body. What is her condition?
Fibromyalgia
-women are 80% more likely to develop this than men
This is a metabolic bone disease that affects 10 million Americans. It's characterized by brittle/ porous bones that are easily fractured. What is this disease AND who is at most at risk?
1. osteoporosis
2. small-boned post-menopausal women (over 50) of northern European background
(other risk factors include: heredity, smoking, longtime steroid therapy, alcoholism, lactose intolerance, hyperthyroidism, diet high in protein and fat and low in calcium)
Schizophenic patients sometimes have symptoms of alogia, echolalia, and avolition. Define all three of these terms.
1. Alogia - inability to speak
2. Echolalia - pathological, senseless repetition of a word/phrase
3. Avolition - decrease in motivation