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Lymphatic System Part III: Lymphedema Management

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1.  All of the following drug types were identified as being a common treatment for lymphedema EXCEPT:
  1. Diuretics
  2. Anti-coagulants
  3. Benzopyrones
  4. Antibiotics
2.  Which of the following was NOT identified as part of complete decongestive therapy (CDT)?
  1. Automatic lymphatic drainage
  2. Compression
  3. Exercises
  4. Skin care
3.  Which of the following is correct about manual lymphatic drainage?
  1. Slows activity of lymphatic vessels
  2. Reroutes lymph flow
  3. Is similar to traditional massage
  4. Should be completed distal before proximal
4.  Concerning treating lymphedema, which of the following is correct about compression?
  1. It's rarely used
  2. Is usually applied with a gradient, increasing from proximal to distal
  3. Is the gold standard of treatment and bandaging is the preferred initial measure
  4. Is the last approach to treatment, after other measures have failed
5.  All of the following are identified as an effect of compression EXCEPT:
  1. Reduces fibrotic skin
  2. Reduces venous and lymphatic return
  3. Increases tissue pressure
  4. Prevents re-accumulation
6.  Which of the following is correct about decongestive exercises?
  1. Is a secondary part of CDT
  2. Should be complex
  3. Should be performed when compression garments are not worn
  4. Should be performed with compression garments are worn
7.  When using skin lotions on lymphedema affected extremities, which is most correct about the lotions pH?
  1. Should have positive pH
  2. Should have negative pH
  3. Should have neutral pH
  4. pH makes no difference
8.  What is the material's name that is first applied for compression bandaging?
  1. Elastomull
  2. Rosidal K
  3. Comprilan
  4. Cellona
9.  A "JoviPak" is an example of which of the following?
  1. Non-sequential compression garment
  2. Multi-limb compression garment
  3. Non-elastic compression garment
  4. All of the above
10.  All of the following statements regarding patients' Medicare benefits for lymphedema treatment are true EXCEPT:
  1. Bandaging supplies and garments are only covered when used in conjunction with wound care
  2. There is one single code for CDT
  3. Therapist time is covered under various CPT codes
  4. Compression pumps are covered after 4 weeks of unsuccessful conservative treatment

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