Sanners Review - Final Nr511 |61 Questions| With Correct Answers.

lumbar spinal stenosis {Ans: often radicular complaints in the legs -progressing from proximal to distal direction and walking or prolonged standing causes pain and weakness in legs and butt -short term relief often reported w/ leaning forward (counters, grocery cart, etc)}vertebral fractures {Ans: osteoporosis is most commonly the cause}Peptic Ulcer Disease {Ans: *Hallmark sign: burning or gnawing sensation or pain in the epigastrium which is often relieved by goods or antacids* -Treatment: amoxicillin, clarithromycin, omeprazole for two weeks}herniated discs {Ans: *L4-L5 most common area (weakness in great toe)* straight leg test: pt in supine, elevate affected leg, if elicits pain in back and sciatic pain (positive test for herniated disc) -pt is unable t walk on toes or heels without pain -cessation of smoking, weight reduction, good posture, adherence to exercise regimen}knee pain {Ans: patellofemoral dysfunction: encompasses a continuum of disorder due to overuse -management is conservative with NSAIDs and quad-strengthening exercises -McMurray test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus}iron deficiency anemia {Ans: risks: older than 60, poverty, recent illness -s&s: pale conjunctiva and nail beds, tachycardic, heart murmur, cheilosis, stomatitis, splenomegaly, glossitis, koilonychia *test for fecal occult* -Tx: increase