Adult - RA/OA Flashcards
Degenerative joint disease with slow destruction of articular cartilage.
Osteoarthritis
Symmetrical arthritis
Rheumatoid
Which arthritis does a younger woman get?
Rheumatoid
DMARDs are used with which type of arthritis?
Rheumatoid
What to monitor when on methotrexate?
liver function test
What to monitor on NSAIDs?
kidney function
Xray finding of osteophytes
Osteoarthritis
Xray finding of osteopenia
Rheumatoid
NSAIDs are used with which type of arthritis?
both, but osteo more
Which side should a cane be use on?
the OPPOSITE side
Systemic autoimmune disease causing inflammation of connective tissue.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Asymmetrical arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Which arthritis features redness and heat at the joints?
Rheumatoid
Which arthritis features Heberden’s nodes and where are they located?
Osteoarthritis
DIPs - distal interphalangeal joints
“this is where I hold my herb”
Which arthritis features Bouchard’s nodes and where are they located?
Osteoarthritis
PIPs - proximal interphalangeal joints
Which arthritis is worse in the morning, and better as the day progresses?
Rheumatoid
Which joints are affected in Rheumatoid?
PIPs - proximal interphalangeal joints
MCPs - metacarpophalangeal joints
Wrists
Which joints are affected in Osteo?
knees hips wrists hands fingers - DIPs and PIPs
Which arthritis is better in the morning and worse as the day progresses?
Osteo
What does DMARD stand for?
disease modifying antirheumatic drug
How do DMARDs work?
by suppressing the body’s overactive immune and/or inflammatory systems
What are some examples of DMARDs?
corticosteroids
methotrexate
antimalarials - hydroxychlorquine
gold salts injection
Which arthritis is improved with ice and/or moist heat?
Osteo
What are some systemic signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid?
fatigue weakness malaise anorexia weight loss
