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| What does NSAID stand for? |
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Definition
| Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
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Term
| When should you avoid salicylates? |
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Definition
Asthma and nasal polyps, chronic /recurrent GI ulcers, gout, coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy, HBP (high blood pressure), CHF (congestive heart failure), kidney disease, or aspirin allergy.
If symptoms of viral illness are present in a person of less than 15 years of age. |
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Term
| When should you avoid NSAIDs? |
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Definition
| Asthma and nasal polyps, chronic /recurrent GI ulcers, gout, coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy, HBP (high blood pressure), CHF (congestive heart failure), kidney disease, or aspirin allergy. |
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Term
| When should you avoid naproxen? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you recommend for a tension-type headache? |
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Definition
| Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, or salicylate. |
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Term
| What should you recommend for a migraine? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Another name for a painkiller. |
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Term
| List at least 5 types of thermometers / ways to take temperature. |
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Definition
| Rectal, Oral, Axillary, Color-change (strip - temp. of skin), Paci-thermometer, Tympanic, infrared (placed directly over blood supply), mercury, |
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Term
| What is normal range for a rectal temperature? When is it considered a fever? |
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Definition
97.9-100.4
>100.4 is a fever |
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Term
| What is the normal range for an oral temperature? When is it considered a fever? |
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Definition
95.9-99.5
>99.7 is a fever |
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Term
| What is the normal range of an axillary temperature? When is it considered a fever? |
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Definition
94.5 - 99.2
>99.3 is a fever |
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Term
| What is a normal range for a tympanic temperature? What is considered a fever? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the relationship between temperature and average age? |
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Definition
| For every 10 years, the average temperature drops 1.4degrees F. |
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Term
| What does RICE stand for? |
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Definition
| Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation |
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Term
| What is included in the musculoskeletal system? |
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Definition
| Muscle, Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons |
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Term
| What attaches bone to bone? Muscle to bone? |
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Definition
| Ligaments (BtB), Tendons (MtB) |
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Term
| What are synovial bursae? |
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Definition
| Fluid-filled spaces located between joint spaces to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
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Term
| What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? |
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Definition
Strain is on a muscle or tendon.
Sprain is on a ligament.
Both caused by overextension. |
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Term
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Definition
| Fascia is a layer of fibrous tissue. |
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Term
Define the following:
Myofascial pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Myalgia
Fibromyalgia
Muscle spasm
Muscle cramp |
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Definition
Myofascial - pain originating in the fascia
Musculoskeletal - pain originating in the muscle
Myalgia - generalized muscle pain
Fibromyalgia - more chronic muscle pain; diffuse muscle/joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbances
Muscle spasm - involuntary muscle contractions
Muscle cramp - prolonged muscle spasm that is painful |
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Term
| What medicine is preferred for noninflammatory musculoskeletal diseases? Inflammatory? |
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Definition
Non-Inf. - acetominiphen
Inf. - NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) |
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Term
What is acetaminophen?
Dosing?
MDD?
Caution? |
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Definition
Analgesic, antipyretic, no anti-inflammatory effects.
Dosing - 325-1000mg every 4-6 horus
MDD - 4g
Caution: overdose |
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Term
What is Ibuprofen?
Dosing?
MDD?
What is offered OTC? Prescription?
GI Side effects? |
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Definition
It is an NSAID.
200-600mg every 4-6 hours
MDD - 1200mg for OTC
OTC - 200mg, Script - 400-600mg
SideEffects - don't take with anticoagulation meds, high BP, don't take with asthma |
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Term
What is naproxen?
Dosing?
MDD?
Side effects? |
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Definition
NSAID.
220mg every 8-12 hours
660mg
Effects last up to 12 hours.
Should always be taken with food.
Same side effects as ibuprofen. |
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Term
What is aspirin?
Dosing?
MDD?
GE side effects?
Disease associated with it? |
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Definition
Salicylate
650-1000mg every 4-6 hours
4g
Aspirin is more harsh than ibuprofen or naproxen.
Associated with Reye's Syndrome. |
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Term
What is capsaicin made from?
What is it used as?
Used for what? |
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Definition
Made from a hot pepper.
Used as a topical analgesic.
Used more for arthritic joint pain than muscle pain.
Apply using gloves. |
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