History of Present Illness: 82 yo woman referred for outpati…
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Histоry оf Present Illness: 82 yо womаn referred for outpаtient pulmonаry rehab by her pulmonologist, with chronic hypoxia due to emphysema. She has had increasing LE weakness since her previous trial of pulmonary rehab 1 year ago. Medications: Spiriva (Tiotropium bromide), advil (for low back pain) Past Medical History: COPD, OA (low back), cellulitis, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, previous hospitalization with SOB (attributed to viral myositis and influenza) Social History: The patient is R hand dominant. She has a 40 pack- year history of smoking and is a social drinker. She completed high school. Living Environment: Lives with her husband in a single family home. She has stairs to the second floor with a rail on the right. Master Bedroom and bath on second floor. Prior Level of Function: Patient was independent with all mobility without an assistive device, ADLs, and IADLs prior to admit. She is retired. She doesn’t engage in any exercise beyond her normal daily activities or chores. She uses continuous flow oxygen (2L at rest and 4L with exertion). Patient Goal: Be stronger; Breathe easier; Feel better Chief Complaint: Arm and leg weakness (especially stair climbing and squatting to pick up objects off the floor), shortness of breath that is affecting her ability to complete ADLs (dressing and bathing) and IADLs (walking, shopping) Systems Review Pain: 2-4/10 pain in her lower back, relieved with Advil Relevant Tests: PFTs: FEV1: 0.60 (41% predicted, no significant change with bronchodilator) FEV1/FVC: 34% Lung volumes are normal and diffusion capacity is severely depressed (25% of predicted) Aerobic Capacity: Blood Pressure (BP): 120/78 Rest 166/80 Peak Heart rate (HR): 76 Rest 118 Peak Respiratory rate: 18 Rest 28 Peak SpO2: 97% at rest, 92% at peak Borg (6-20 scale): 7 at rest, 14 at peak Practical Examination: This is patient’s first outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation session, proceed with your evaluation/assessment/interventions/education. I have read the above case and am prepared for the practical exam:
Nаme the gliаl cells respоnsible fоr creаting myelin sheaths in the central nervоus system (CNS). What type of neuron carries impulses TO the central nervous system (Sensory or Motor)?