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What is osteoarthritis ?

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Degenerative disease of the joints

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osteoarthritis is the _____ form of arthritis seen in the elderly

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Number one

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Which joints in the body are most affected in osteoarthritis?

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Weight bearing joint knees, hips, fingers, back

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What are the signs/symptoms of osteoarthritis?

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Limited joint mobility

joint pain

joint stiffness

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Is the pain from osteoarthritis relieved by activity or rest?

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Rest

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In osteoarthritis Hard nodes will develop on the joints of the fingers, creating deformities. What is this called?

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Heberden’s nodes

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What is the primary medication given for pain In osteoarthritis?

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NSAIDs

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___May be injected into the joints to treat osteoarthritis.

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Corticosteroids

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What should you teach the client concerning activity with osteoarthritis?

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Exercise-stop of pain occurs.

Try to lose weight to help take stress of joints.

Use hot/cold beer be to help with pain.

Assistive device (Canes, braces, etc)Will help with mobility.

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What surgery may be required with osteoarthritis?

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Hip/knee replacement

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What is Rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects the joints.

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Is there a particular age group that is affects Rheumatoid arthritis ?

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No, it can occur at any age .

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What are other clinical symptoms associated with

Rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Fatigue ,

Low grade fever

Weight loss

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What factor will be found in the blood of a client with Rheumatoid arthritis ? ?

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Rheumatoid factor

Elevated Erythrocytes sedimentation rate

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Which 5 Joint are mostly affected in Rheumatoid arthritis ??

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Joints in hands , wrists, feet, elbows, shoulders

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Due to inflammation of the synovial membranes, which damages cartilage, joint ___ are seen in Rheumatoid arthritis ?

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Deformities

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_____are the primary drug therapy in Rheumatoid arthritis ?

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NSAIDs

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Should you encourage this client with Rheumatoid arthritis to exercise??

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Yes, activity helps the pain

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What does NSAIDs stand for?

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Nosteroidal antiinflmmatory drugs

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What type of drugs are NSAIDs?

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Aspirin and ; aspirin like drugs

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What do NSAIDS do?

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Reduce pain and body temp and inhibit platelet aggregation

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Clients will take NSAIDS

With a full glass of ____ or milk to prevent stomach irritatation

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Water

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Aspirin toxicity will cause ______in the ears

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Tinnitus( ringing or buzzing)

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Teach clients to avoid ___ when taking NSAIDs to avoid decreased stomach irritation

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Teach clients to avoid alcohol when taking NSAIDs to avoid decreased stomach irritation

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How soon should a client stop taking NSAIDs for having surgery ?
1 week
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Kids shouldn't take NSAIDs How soon should a client stop taking NSAIDs for having surgery ?when they have flulike symptoms due to the risk of?
Reyes syndrome
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Treatment for aspirin overdose
Activated Charcoal
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Aspirin (Bayer) What type of med is this ? What does it treat ?
Non-opioid type Uses-1. mild/moderate pain 2. Fever 3. * blood thinner 4. Arthritis (gout or Rheumatoid)
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What are some 3 NCLEX tips for Aspirin (Bayer)?
Nclex tips-1. Do not give with anticoagulants 2. Do not give the children with flu like symptoms because of Reye syndrome 3. Stop taking one week before surgery
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) What type of med is this ? What does it 4 treat ?
Non-opioid type Uses-1. mild/moderate pain 2. Fever 3. Decrease inflammation 4. Arthritis (gout or Rheumatoid)
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause ___ so don’t give to what type of client ? What is the antidote ? What are signs of overdose?
Non-opioid type Nclex tips—1. can cause liver toxicity 2. Do not give to liver failure or renal failure patients 3. Antidote is Acetylcysteine ( A-seat-toe-sis-stean Overdose signs-Weak pulse with cold and clammy skin
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Naproxen (Aleve) What type of med is this ? What does it treat ?
Non-opioid type Uses-1. mild/moderate pain 2. Fever 3. Decrease inflammation 4. Arthritis (gout or Rheumatoid)
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What are some NCLEX tips for Naproxen (Aleve)? What should you take with this med and why ? Why should you check the stool for And why ?
Nclex tips-take with food; We will cause G.I. ulcers/bleeding -check for black stool because the is a Sign of internal bleeding
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NASIDs(Motrin, ibuprofen) What type of med is this ? What does it treat ? What are some NCLEX tips ?
Non-opioid type Uses-1. mild/moderate pain 2. Fever 3. * blood thinner 4. Arthritis (gout or Rheumatoid)
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NCLEX tips for NSAIDs? What should you take with this med and why ? Do not take NSAIDs with __? And stop taking _____ before surgery? It cause what 2 things ?
Nclex tips-1. take with; food will cause G.I. ulcers 2. Do not take NSAID and aspirins together 3. Stop taking one week before surgery Can cause ototoxicity and photosensitivity
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Morphine What type of med is this ? If the respiration’s are below 10 what do you do and why? Do you watch for? What can happen with long term use ?
Opioids/Narcotic type -Hold if respirations are below 12; will cause respiratory depression - watch for constipation Addict may occur with long term use
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hydromorphone (Dilaudid) What type of med is this ? What will this cause?
Opioids/Narcotic type - Reduce respirations -This is not morphine; you can't interchange them -This is many more times stronger than morphine
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Codeine What type of med is this ? What is used for ? Take it with ___and why?
Opioid/Narcotic type - Used as a cough suppressant * Take with food to prevent nausea/vomiting
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(Demerol) meperidine hcl What type of drug is this ? Don’t give this to which client and why ?
Opioid/Narcotic type -Do not give to patient with head injuries; can increase intracranial pressure
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Percocet (oxycodone) What type of med is this ? What does it have in it? so it safe to give to what client? Percodan has what in it ?
Opioid/Narcotic type - Has Tylenol In it; okay to give if allergic to aspirin - Percodan has aspirin In it instead of Tylenol ; do not give if patient is allergic
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What side do your hold the cane on ? What Leg do you advance with first ?
Cane =COAL-=Cane Opposite Affected Leg You advance with the bad leg first then the Good Leg follows Canes- The cane moves with the _bad leg but is on the strong side. Then the __good leg follows. Coal= cane opposite affected leg
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The top of the crutches should be ? When the handgrip is properly placed, the angle of elbow flexion will be ____? Do not let the _crutch press into __the armpit .
2-3 finger widths below anterior anxillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of foot When the handgrip is properly placed, the angle of elbow flexion will be 30 degrees
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How do you go up the stairs with crutches or canes?
Stair walking with Crutches or cane Stairs- Up 1st w/__good leg, then __bad legs w/crutches Down 1st _bad leg w/crutches, then __good leg follows__. Again, up with the good and down with the bad!!!
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Walkers How do you use a walker ? If they must tie belongings to the walker where do you tie them ?
Pick it up, set it down, walk to it If they must tie belongings to the walker; have them tie it to the side & not the front (can tip over); no wheels/tennis balls (per boards!)
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Walkers- Never try to use __________ or ______________. Elbows flexed at ______ to _____degrees. Same measurements as cane. Step first with ______ leg then follow with ________ leg. Do not ______ _ ________________when walking.
Walkers- Never try to use ___stairs or _ escalators. Elbows flexed at __20 to _30 degrees. Same measurements as cane. Step first with ____bad leg then follow with good leg. Do not _pick the walker up when walking.
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How do you do 2 point gait ?
2-Point Gait i. Step One: Move one crutch and opposite foot together ii. Step Two: Move other crutch and other foot together iii. Remember: 2 points together for a 2 point gait iv. Examples: one knee replacement
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How do you do 3 point gait ?
3-Point Gait i. Step One: Move two crutches and bad leg together ii. Step Two: move good foot by self iii. Remember: 3 point is called 3 point because three points touch down at once iv. Examples: Stairs
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How do you do 4 point gait ?
4-Point Gait i. Step One: One crutch ii. Step Two: Opposite foot iii. Step Three: Other Crutch iv. Step Four: Other food v. Examples: total both knee right after surgery
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How do you do swing through? Who is swing through for ?
Swing- through: . NON-weight bearing.. *amputations* plant the crutches & swing through i. Examples:
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When to use each gait ?
Even for even an odd for odd ``` a. Use the even numbered gaits (2&4 point) when weakness is evenly distributed (bilateral). Two point for mild problem; four-point for severe problem ``` b. Use the odd numbered gait (3 point) when one leg is odd (unilateral problem)
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Which gait would you use for a left above knee amputee:
Swing through
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Which gait would you use for a 1st day post op R knee replacement; partial weight bearing allowed
3
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Which gait would you use for a advanced stages:
4
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Which gait would you use for a left hip replacement; 2nd day post op non weight bearing
Swing through
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Which gait would you use for a bilateral knee replacement
4
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Which gait would you use for a bilateral total knee; 3 weeks post op:
2
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Promoting Circulation 1.)Thromboembolic Compression (TED) holes -you put them on your_____ What do you need know abt Sequential Compression device? What do you need to monitor with Sequential Compression device? U need an order for both of these and found out the size by measuring the calf Clients are NOT ALLOWED TO: 1. 2. 3.
1.)Thromboembolic Compression (TED) holes -you put them on your patient before they get out of bed
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2.)Sequential Compression device-_____ What are these attach to what ? When need to monitor what ? And why ? How do you check this ?
2.)Sequential Compression device-Machines that are promoting circulation by putting force gradually on and off the patients leg. Know the right size these are attached to a pump so monitor your patient skin integrity make sure the pump is not applying too much forced to your patient ( by checking Leg indentations ) U need an order for both of these and found out the size by measuring the calf Clients are NOT ALLOWED TO: 1. Cross their legs 2. Sit for long periods of time 3. Put pillow behind the knees
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What do you need for both TED/sequential compression device ? How do you find out the size ? Clients are not allowed to do what ?
U need an order for both of these and found out the size by measuring the calf Clients are NOT ALLOWED TO: 1. Cross their legs 2. Sit for long periods of time 3. Put pillow behind the knees

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