e+i that doesn't fit anywhere else

Question 1

why does smoking increase back pain?

Answer 1

affects vasculature

Question 2

what are medications for inflammation?

Answer 2

ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam, celecoxib, medrol dose pack

Question 3

what are side effects of anti-inflammatory meds?

Answer 3

upset stomach
ulcers
kidney problems

Question 4

what type of meds are used to treat muscle spasms?

Answer 4

muscle relaxants

Question 5

what are meds used for nerve pain?

Answer 5

neurotin (gabapentin)
lyrica
cymbalta
tricyclic antidepressants

Question 6

what meds are used just for PAIN?

Answer 6

opioids

Question 7

how should one treat compression fractures?

Answer 7

narcotics
bracing
pt
surgery

Question 8

what types of surgery are used to treat a compression fracture?

Answer 8

vertebroplasty

kyphoplasty

Question 9

what is the difference between an interlaminar and transforaminal approach? what are these used to treat?

Answer 9

inter: between bones
trans: along nerve
disc herniation and spinal stenosis

Question 10

what am i testing for in a referred rebound test?

Answer 10

appendix issue

if i press on l, r abdomen hurts

Question 11

what are 8 aortic aneurysm risk factors?

Answer 11

smoking
atherosclerosis
use of statins
being male
increasing age
family history
white race
assoc w htn

Question 12

what are three ways to describe an aortic aneurysm from a clinical description?

Answer 12

most asymptomatic
detection through work-up for something else
manifestations depend on size, position, rate of growth

Question 13

if an aaa is from the aortic arch to descending aorta, where will pain be referred?

Answer 13

extreme pain neck to interscapular region

Question 14

if aaa is abdominal, where will pain be located?

Answer 14

mid abdominal
lumbar
groin region

Question 15

how will an aaa feel if found in palpation?

Answer 15

pulsating mass