Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Phonophoresis

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of phonophoresis is most correct?

• A) Results from all studies for phonophoretically applied lidocaine clearly show a greater lessening of pain or increased skin analgesia than with any other modality.
• B) Results from all studies for phonophoretically applied salicylates clearly show a greater lessening of pain or increased skin analgesia than with any other modality.
• C) From the available research evidence, phonophoresis is highly recommended over the many other approaches that are available to treat pain and inflammatory conditions.
• D) Results of studies involving the phonophoretic application of hydrocortisone are conflicting, with some studies showing improvement in various conditions while others show little or no effect.

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Definitions:

Pathway

A sequence of actions or processes that lead to a specific outcome or result, often used to describe biochemical reactions or signal transduction in biology.

Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential

A type of synaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential, effectively decreasing neuronal activity.

Temporal Summation

Summation of the local potential that results when two or more action potentials arrive at a single synapse in rapid succession.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that travel along the membrane of a neuron signaling the cell to perform its function.