Case Questions Exam One Flashcards
Physical Exam for FM
Hyperanalgesia
Allodynia
2016 Update to ACR Criteria 2010/2011
- Generalized pain > 4 body regions
- Symptoms >3 months
- WPI and SSS
- No other disorder explains pain
What is the non-pharmacologic treatment most recommended?
Aerobic Exercise
FDA Approved FM Drugs
- Lyrica
- Cymbalta
- Savella
Inexpensive drugs to recommend to patient?
Recommend Pregablin to help with sleep
What anti depressive drugs are recommended to patient for sleep?
Amitriptyline
If the patient cannot tolerate amitriptyline, what else should be recommended that has a similar structure?
Cyclobenzaprine
What drug has an enhanced benefit when added to amitriptyline or cyclobenzaprine?
Fluoxetine
What are the risk factors of OA?
- Prior injury
- Female
- Age 65 and older
- Overweight/Obese
What are the S/S of OA?
- Gelling
- Pain
- Herbdens Notes
- Limit to daily activities
- Bilateral Deformity
- Osteophyte
- Joint Space Narrowing
- Crepitus
What are considerations to selecting OA therapy?
- Diabetes
- CrCl
- Uncontrolled HTN
- Age
- GI ULCER, CV, Renal RISKS
Does she have primary or secondary OA?
Secondary, because injury to her knee
Primary in other areas maybe
How should she be treated for OA?
- Topical NSAIDs Voltaren
- APAP
Do not use NSAIDs due to the risk factors
What is the education provided for OA patients?
- Diet
- Exercise/Weight Loss
- Stop NSAIDs
What do you monitor in the follow up of OA patients?
- Pain
- Weight Loss