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1. What is uterine prolapse? - ANSWER Uterine prolapse is caused when
weak pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer
can provide support for the uterus - protrusion of the uterus out into the
vagina
sign of uterine prolapse heaviness in the pelvic area
2. What is osteoarthritis - ANSWER A non-inflammatory degenerative
joint disease that can affect any weight bearing joint
- wear and tear
- obesity is a risk factor
- joint enlargement
- stiffness, morning pain <15 min and stiffness relieved with motion
3. What is osteoarthritis treatment? - ANSWER - acetaminophen: pain
- corticosteroid injection
- judicious exercise
- period of rest
- hip/knee replacement
4. What is COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)? - ANSWER a
progressive disease affecting the lungs. Includes
- Emphysema
- Asthma
, - Chronic bronchitis
5. What are the signs and symptoms of copd? - ANSWER - wheezing
- chest tightness
- shortness of breath
6. What is the treatment of COPD? - ANSWER O2 therapy
- smoking cessation
- bronchodilators to expand airway
- corticosteroids for inflammation
7. What is emphysema? - ANSWER is chronic end stage of asthma or
tuberculosis.
• permanent inflation of alveoli
• destructive changes of the alveoli
• air exchange is impeded due to the dead space in the air
passages
• alveoli lose elasticity
8. Treatment for emphysema? - ANSWER o aerosol therapy
• postural drainage
• corticosteroids
• oxygen
• physical therapy
9. What is pneumonia? - ANSWER Pneumonia is the inflammation of the
bronchioles and alveoli
, 10.Signs and symptoms of pneumonia - ANSWER o fever - chills
• rapid pulse rate
• Shortness of breath (SOB)
• adventitious sounds due to fluid in lungs
• productive cough with yellow/greenish sputum with foul
odor
• rusty sputum
Diagnostic Symptoms: wheezing, crackles, and decreased breath sounds
- nail beds, oral mucosa and lips may be cyanotic
11.What are cataracts? - ANSWER Cataracts are a disorder where the lens
of the eye becomes opaque (cloudy)
12.Who is at risk for cataracts? - ANSWER those who have significant
exposure to sunlight are most at risk for cataracts
- diabetes, smoking, alcohol, and eye injury
13.Treatment for cataracts - ANSWER Surgery to remove the lens
14.Multiple sclerosis - ANSWER progressive disease of peripheral nerves
from permanent degeneration and destruction of myelin sheaths