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‣ Define paraplegia . Answer: paralyzed below the waist
‣ Define flaccidity . Answer: complete loss of muscle tone
‣ Define bunion . Answer: a painful swelling of the first joint of the big
toe
‣ exercises for osteoporosis . Answer: weight bearing exercises
‣ Osteoporosis findings . Answer: kyphosis and compression fractures.
‣ why are woman more prone to osteoporosis? . Answer: Loss of
estrogen in postmenopausal
‣ PROM . Answer: passive range of motion for someone who cannot
move independently
‣ Corticosteroids . Answer: Immunosuppressants - cause secondary
osteoporosis and decrease inflammation
, ‣ Bisphosphonates . Answer: *Take on an empty stomach*
Alendronate - take with full glass of water
IV zoledronic - jaw osteonecrosis
raloxifene - S&S DVT
‣ Kyphoplasty . Answer: Fever is a concern
‣ Osteosarcoma . Answer: Chemo helds reduce size of tumor
‣ Nursing dx for bone cancer: . Answer: chronic pain
‣ Carpal tunnel treatments . Answer: NSAIDS, injections, splint, U/S
‣ Jobs at risk for carpal tunnel . Answer: Heavy keyboard user
carpentry
sewing
driving
‣ Ultrasound . Answer: sound waves
‣ MRI . Answer: soft tissue injury with fracture
‣ syndactylism . Answer: fingers or toes that are fused