cfpc self-learning Flashcards
List four risk factors for the development of adolescent type 2 diabetes, other than obesity.
Maternal history of gestational diabetes Medication, especially anti-psychotics Low birth weight Rapid weight gain in childhood Low sociodemographic stauts Positive family history of diabetes Stress and its concomitant mental Health disorders such as depression Ethnicity
List four predictors of slower recovery from Sports-related concussion
The severity of the initial symptoms
The development of migraine headaches
The development of depression
A preinjury history of migraine headaches
A preinjury history of mental health problems Adolescence
List two other health professionals with whom you could collaborate in treating this patient with sports-related concussion
- Physical therapist, for a targeted physical therapy program in patients with cervical spine or vestibular dysfunction
- Cognitive behavioural therapist, for a collaborative approach to deal with any perisistent mood or behavioural issues
- Neuropsychologist, for neuropsychological assessment
List two treatment recommendations for this 24 y/o competitive athlete suffering from sports-related concussion
An initial period of 24-48 hours of relative physical and cognitive rest is recommended before beginning to return to sport progression.
There should be a t least 24 hours (or longer) for each step of the progression.
In any symptoms worsen during exercise, the athlete should go back to the previous step.
Resistance training should be added only in the later stages.
If symptoms persist (e.g., more than 10-14 days in adults or more than one month in children), the athlete should be referred to a healthcare professional who is an expert in the management of concussion.
What is the best-established and most rigorously developed instrument available for sideline assessment of SRC?
SCAT-5
The SCAT5 currently represents the best-established and most rigorously develped instrument available for sideline assessment
