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What is the primary cause of Raynaud's disease?
What is the primary cause of Raynaud's disease?
- Injuries to the hands
- Connective tissue disorders
- Smoking and thyroid problems
- Unknown cause (correct)
Which of the following is a risk factor for Secondary Raynaud's?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Secondary Raynaud's?
- Typists and pianists
- Birth control pills
- Exposure to cold temperatures
- Gripping hand tools too tightly (correct)
What happens to the skin when exposed to cold temperatures in Raynaud's disease?
What happens to the skin when exposed to cold temperatures in Raynaud's disease?
- It turns blue (cyanosis)
- It becomes red and swollen
- It becomes warm and tingly
- It turns pale or white and becomes cold and numb (correct)
How is Secondary Raynaud's different from Primary Raynaud's?
How is Secondary Raynaud's different from Primary Raynaud's?
Which tools may contribute to Secondary Raynaud's due to exposure to vibration?
Which tools may contribute to Secondary Raynaud's due to exposure to vibration?
What causes the skin to turn blue (cyanosis) in Raynaud's disease?
What causes the skin to turn blue (cyanosis) in Raynaud's disease?
What is the primary color change that occurs in the skin during a Raynaud's phenomenon episode?
What is the primary color change that occurs in the skin during a Raynaud's phenomenon episode?
Which physical therapy program may be helpful in managing Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which physical therapy program may be helpful in managing Raynaud's phenomenon?
What is the primary mechanism of superficial lymph drainage?
What is the primary mechanism of superficial lymph drainage?
Which medication is considered the most effective treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which medication is considered the most effective treatment for Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which technique can be used to relieve stress and anxiety in individuals with Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which technique can be used to relieve stress and anxiety in individuals with Raynaud's phenomenon?
What is the primary purpose of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in managing Raynaud's phenomenon?
What is the primary purpose of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in managing Raynaud's phenomenon?
In which patients has physical training in warm water shown improvement in muscle function?
In which patients has physical training in warm water shown improvement in muscle function?
