Rehab(OT,PT,ST)
What is the main difference between PT, OT, and ST?
PT = restoring movement and strengthening motor skills
OT = restoring daily life skills
ST = restoring communication and swallowing skills
What is the difference between a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician?
Pharmacist - verifies/prescribes
Techs: assist with prep and processing
What is the main difference between X-ray, CT scan, and MRI?
X-ray = quick images
CT = detailed cross-sections
MRI = soft tissue with magnets
What is the role of a registered dietitian in a hospital?
Plans diets, supports patient nutrition, helps manage conditions
What does a respiratory therapist primarly help patients with?
Breathing and lung function
About how many years of education does it typically take to become a physical therapist?
6-8 years, including a doctorate
About how many years of schooling does it take to become a pharmacist?
Typically 6-8 years including a PharmD
Which imaging method uses magnets insted of radiation?
MRI
How does hospital nutritoon differ for a patient with diabetes?
Controlled sugar/varbohydrate intake
Which patients are most likely to need a respiratory therapist?
Aesthma, COPD, Pnuemonia, and Ventilated patients
Which type of therapist would help a patient relearn how to dress, cook, or brush their teeth after an injury?
Occupational Therapist
What does the abbreviation "Rx" commonly stand for in pharmacy?
Perscription
About how many years of training does it take to become a radiologic technologist?
About 2-4 years
About 4-6 years including internships
What is a ventilator used for?
To help patients breath when they cannot on their own
Which rehab specialty often helps patients who have had a stroke regain their ability to speak or swallow safely?
Speech Therapist
Why is it important for pharmacists to review a patients medications before dispensing them?
To prevent harmful drug interactions or errors
Why do patients sometimes need to wear a lead apron during imaging?
To protect from radiation exposure
Why is proper nutrition important for patients recovering from surgery?
About how many years does it take to become a respiratory thereapist?
Around 2-4 years
What is one common goal shared by all three rehab therapies?
Improve independence/quality of life/function
What roles of a hospital pharmacist are different from a retail pharmacist?
Preparing IV meds, working with doctors on dosing, managing inpatient meds
Which department would you visit to diagnose a broken bone?
Radiology/X-ray
Why is it important that dietitians use feeding tubes?
So patients can recive the necessary nutrients, medication, and hydration when they are unable to consume them through the mouth
Nebulizers and inhalers