NSCA CSPS Exam

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Since this is the first time NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) is offering the CSPS (Certified Special Populations Specialist) Exam, just wanted to see if this will work as a review mechanism.  Topics about various pathophysiological conditions, etc.


 
  
Created Jul 5, 2012
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Based on Study by Barnard, K.L., K.J. Adams, A.M.Swank, M. Kaelin, M.R. Kushnik, and D.M....
 
The ATST group significantly improved strength in comparison with the AT group, with...
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What is MI, and what is/are typical cause(s)?
 
MI stands for Myocardial Infarction, typically caused by thrombus formation in the coronary...
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The genesis of atherosclerosis is slow and progressive and has a long asymptomatic phase (36,176)....
 
Diabetes (i.e., metabolic injury), physical inactivity, obesity, smoking, hypertension, blood...
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What are some common Sx of MI?
 
Angina pectoris, unusual shortness of breath (i.e., dyspnea) profound weakness, profuse sweating...
5
Name some general Rx for Diabetes.
 
For Type-1 = InsulinFor Type 2 = Sulfonylureas (chlorpropamide, tolbutamide, glipizide, glyburide,...
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Define metabolic syndrome.
 
It's a term for endogenous risk factors that increase the risk of developing atherosclerotic...
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What are some pharmacological treatments for hypertension?
 
1.  ACE inhibitor or ARB class of drugs2.  Decreased sodium intake3. Increased physical...

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