8.22 Systemic disorders 2 Flashcards
Health hx risk factors for OA
- joint infection
- trauma
- overuse
- lifestyle
- no family hx involvement
Health hx risk factors for RA
- autoimmune thyroid disorders
- hx of fertility issues
- positive family hx
RA: stiffness when?
morning
RA must include arthritis of this many joints
3 or more
RA is (symmetrical/asymmetrical)
symmetrical
These show up on the extensor surfaces
rheumatoid nodules
Radiographic changes seen in RA
- erosion
- decalcification
What is the factor used to dx RA? What is the value?
- serum rheumatoid factor
- more than 5% of normals
Health hx risk factors for SLE
- infection
- sunlight or UV exposure
- medications
- positive family hx
Health hx risk factors for SLE: infections
viral
Health hx risk factors for SLE: medications
- hydralazine
- anticonvulsants
- penicillin
Health hx risk factors for gout
- renal disorder with increased uric acid
- positive family hx
- other factors
What are the other factors that are included as risk factors for gout?
- leukemia
- lymphoma
- psoriasis
- chemotherapy
- hypothyroidism
- alcohol use
- diuretics
SLE is also known as
lupus
s/s of lupus: mouth and nose
sores
s/s of lupus: lungs/heart
- SOB
- chest pain
s/s of lupus: fingers, toes, tip of nose
may turn white or blue with exposure to cold or stressful situations
s/s of lupus: misc
- fatigue
- unexplained fevers
s/s of lupus: brain
- persistent/unusual HA
- memory loss
- confusion
s/s of lupus: eyes
- dry, puffy
- light sensitivity
s/s of lupus: skin
- butterfly rash
- worsens with sun exposure
s/s of lupus: stomach
- nausea, vomiting
- abdominal pain
- bladder infection
- hematuria
s/s of lupus: limbs
persistent pain and swelling of the legs, joints, and/or feet
