CLT Clinical Applications & Treatment Protocols 3

Question 1

A CLT is planning laser treatment for a patient taking photosensitizing medications. The MOST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the treatment dose and monitor for adverse skin reactions

Answer

Photosensitizing medications increase tissue sensitivity to light, requiring dose reduction and careful monitoring for unexpected reactions during laser therapy.

Question 2

In laser therapy, the term 'energy density' (fluence) is expressed in:

Accepted Answer

Joules per centimeter squared (J/cm²)

Answer

Fluence or energy density is measured in joules per centimeter squared (J/cm²), representing the total energy delivered per unit area of tissue.

Question 3

Which treatment site requires the therapist to apply extra caution due to risk of endocrine disruption during laser therapy?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid gland

Answer

The thyroid gland is sensitive to laser radiation, and direct application over this gland is contraindicated due to risk of stimulating or suppressing endocrine function.

Question 4

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is referred for laser therapy of the wrist. Which treatment consideration is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Account for joint inflammation level when setting dose parameters

Answer

The degree of active inflammation affects tissue response, and dose parameters should be adjusted accordingly — typically lower doses during active flares.

Question 5

The 'scanning technique' in laser therapy is MOST useful when:

Accepted Answer

Covering a large treatment area such as a muscle group or scar field

Answer

The scanning technique involves moving the probe over a large surface area to distribute energy across broad regions like muscle groups, scars, or lymphedema areas.

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CLT Clinical Applications & Treatment Protocols 3