Genetic Disorders
Typically used to treat lung infections, a main concern for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
What are antibiotics?
These can be used to prevent growth of tumors reliant on hormones.
What are hormone-blocking agents?
Naturally found in many foods but also added to fortified foods to prevent birth defects (including cleft palate and cleft lip).
What is folate/folic acid?
These are used to treat pain a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) may experience.
What are analgesics?
One of the most common side effects of most cancer treatments.
What is fatigue/weakness?
Often used to manage heart and blood vessel issues seen in patients with Marfan's Syndrome.
What are beta blockers?
This medication decreases tumor-related swelling and inflammation. It also increases appetite and attitude in cancer patients.
What is prednisone?
Used to treat fetal and adult cases of syphilis.
What is penicillin?
A treatment used to treat Turner's Syndrome patients (missing part of or all of an X chromosome)?
What is growth hormone therapy/estrogen?
This side effect can cause reduced flexibility and ROM in areas exposed to radiation therapy.
What is fibrosis/tissue stiffening?
A common treatment for cystic fibrosis patients with chronic airway infections.
What are bronchodilators?
These are also referred to as chemotherapy drugs.
What are anti-neoplastic drugs?
These aid in bone rebuilding, often given to patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
What are biphosphonates?
A type of drug that could be used to treat behavioral disorders observed in patients with Fragile X Syndrome.
What are antipsychotics?
This complication from radiation or chemotherapy affects positioning and contact.
What is radiation burns/skin sensitivity?
This type of drug is used to clear airways in cystic fibrosis patients.
What is a mucolytic?
A group of hormones typically used to treat prostate cancer.
What are estrogens?
Medication used to treat infantile spasms.
What are steroids [prednisone, prednisolone, or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)]?
Could be used to treat a hypokalemic Familial Periodic Paralysis patient.
What is potassium chloride (KCl)?
This type of therapy often causes joint pain and bone loss, affecting participation in weight-bearing or high-impact PT.
What is hormonal therapy?
This corticosteroid preserves muscle strength and function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
What is prednisone?
The four classifications of anti-neoplastic/chemotherapy drugs.
What are antibiotics, antimitotics, antimetabolites, and alkylating agents?
The type of drug used to treat toxoplasmosis.
What is an antiparasitic?
A genetic/hereditary disorder in which androgen therapy is often used.
What is Klinefelter Syndrome?
Some chemotherapy drugs, like doxorubicin, are known for this effect on the heart, requiring careful monitoring during aerobic exercise.
What is cardiotoxicity?