Follow-up : Lynda continued with her regular prenatal care, updating her healthcare provider on her symptoms and her treatment plan, including frequency of massage and therapy visits, quantity of antacids taken, and lifestyle/diet changes she was consistently implementing. Adjustments were made as needed, but in general the severity of her symptoms decreased for the remainder of her pregnancy. This case highlights the importance of personalized and diversified recommendations for treatment of symptoms that can occur commonly during pregnancy. It is noted that symptoms can be treated with limited pharmaceutical availability due to pregnancy. A holistic treatment plan with consistent and open communication between healthcare provider, patient, and complementary therapists is what facilitated the successful relief of symptoms. This in turns provides confidence and trust for the overall well-being of the patient and fetus. recommend medications for individuals. However, you can support patients and their healthcare practitioner by having the knowledge and confidence as a therapist to help treat their conditions with alternative manual therapy approaches.
severe heartburn symptoms. These antacids were to only be taken when the lifestyle and diet changes were not sufficient to relieve symptoms. Progress and outcomes : Lynda noticed significant reduction in lower back pain after just a few massage and physical therapy sessions. The therapist was able to recommend a couple of self-massage techniques, and the physical therapy provided a home exercise program of exercises and stretches that Lynda implemented at home for continued care. The antacids reduced the severity of heartburn symptoms and the lifestyle changes reduced the frequency of symptoms. After three weeks of implementing the lifestyle changes, use of antacids and regular massage and pelvic therapy treatment, Lynda found her overall well-being and comfort to have improved significantly. Her heartburn and lower back pain improved enough for her to resume her regular activities and improve sleep patterns. Conclusion In this course we have looked at gastrointestinal and pain conditions, the medications that treat them, and the interactions and benefits that therapeutic massage can have with those conditions. Having a good base knowledge of these conditions and medications can help you effectively design a treatment plan encompassing all aspects of your patient’s concerns. Also, we have seen how manual therapy can have significant benefits to both GI and pain conditions and can work in conjuncture with medications to improve the overall quality of life of your patients. It is very important that therapists know their role is not to prescribe or
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PHARMACOLOGY FOR THERAPISTS: COMMON GASTROINTESTINAL AND PAIN CONDITIONS Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on page 92. For faster service, complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book
59. All of the following statements about H2 receptor antagonists are true EXCEPT: a. H2 receptor antagonists are currently prescribed for GERD and heartburn. b. While they do not work as rapidly, H2 antagonists last for longer periods of time than antacids. c. Many individuals taking H2 antagonists experience side effects and H2Ras are generally well-tolerated. d. H2 antagonists may be taken 30-60 minutes before meals to reduce meal-secreted acid by known food or beverage stomach irritants. 60. Crohn’s disease is characterized as: a. A chronic pain condition. b. A systemic disease. c. A virus. d. An autoimmune disease. 61. Constipation warnings for a severe case that requires immediate medical attention would be for all the following EXCEPT: a. Nausea. b. Blood in stool. c. Distended abdomen. d. Vomiting. 62. Side effects of topical corticosteroids includes all the following EXCEPT: a. Numbness in the fingers. b. Increased bruising.
56. All of the following statements regarding corticosteroids are true EXCEPT:
a. Corticosteroids cause atrophy and weaken connective tissues, including skin, fascia, ligaments, and muscle, joint capsules, bones, and tendons. b. Corticosteroids also enhance the body’s ability to repair body tissues, resulting in shorter healing periods and less fragile tissue after any injury. c. Corticosteroids also have immunosuppressant effects that make an individual more susceptible to infection, so hand washing and being in good health are important to the client’s health and safety. d. Individuals taking corticosteroids for long periods may notice changes in skin sensitivity and altered reactions to heat and cold. 57. Which antacid is safe to take during pregnancy? a. Calcium carbonate. b. Sodium bicarbonate. c. Aspirin. d. All of the above. 58. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of antacids preparations? a. Sodium bicarbonate.
b. Colloidal bismuth. c. Calcium carbonate. d. Magnesium or aluminum hydroxide.
c. Raised red spots on the skin. d. Increased risk of infection.
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