Patrick is a 59 year old patient who has a hereditary metabo…

Patrick is a 59 year old patient who has a hereditary metabolic disease that has destroyed the kidneys.  Patrick had been on renal dialysis for 1 year and then he received a kidney transplant successfully earlier this week.  The PT evaluated Patrick yesterday and has asked you to perform bedside therapeutic exercise today as outlined in the plan of care (POC).  Name 2 post operative complications that could result for Patrick following the liver transplant AT THIS STAGE.  Name 2 muscle groups that you expect the PT will have you address in the bedside exercise program on this 4th day post operative?  This question is worth 5 points.  Be concise in your answer with words not long sentences.

Your patient Alice has been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrom…

Your patient Alice has been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome following her 30 year history of asthma. You are currently seeing her for a condition of shoulder pain.  She has developed a moon face and a buffalo hump which have each seemed to increase in magnitude.  What course of treatment regarding her medication do you expect the physician will make when he reads your observation and sees the patient at her next check up?  BE specific in your answer for full credit please.