Endocrine
The name of the condition where hands and/or feet go numb.
Peripheral Neuropathy
The type of anemia which causes red blood cells to be crescent shaped?
Sickle cell
What is the presence of atherosclerotic plaque within arteries called?
Atherosclerosis
Bueger disease
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Which condition is caused by overproduction of growth hormone (GH) in adulthood?
Acromegaly
What type of anemia is most common?
Iron deficiency
Deep vein thrombosis
Vasospasms in the fingers and toes which cause temporary ischemia.
Raynaud disease
Inflammation of the heart is called...
Carditis
What is another name for hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto disease
Anemic clients may be prone to dizziness when they get up. What is this called?
Orthostatic hypotension
Can you work on a client's legs if they have a history of DVT but the condition has resolved?
Yes! Massage is also indicated once the client's provider signs off on treatment if they are still on anticoagulants.
Weakening and widening of an arterial wall
An aneurysm
A rare complication of strep throat which can cause heart inflammation.
Rheumatic Fever
How far should a massage therapist stay from the entry point of a glucose monitor or insulin pump?
About 5 inches or roughly one hand width.
Which cells does anemia affect?
Enlarged veins caused by incompetent valves are called..
Varicose veins
The presence of atherosclerotic plaque within arteries outside the heart.
Peripheral Artery Disease
A progressive heart condition affecting the ability of the heart to pump enough blood.
Congestive Heart Failure
Which gland, when swollen, causes a goiter?
Thyroid gland
What is the type of cancer that affects blood forming tissues?
Leukemia
Inflammation of the veins without a thrombus or clot is called...
Phlebitis
The presence of atherosclerotic plaque within the coronary arteries.
Coronary Artery Disease
Chest pain or discomfort caused by temporary lack of blood flow to the heart.
Angina pectoris