Chapter 23: Rheumatic Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Pannus
A
a substance that causes soft tissue destruction
2
Q
Chondropenia
A
loss of cartilage faster than the rate of self-repair
3
Q
Hyperuricemia
A
when synthesis and excretion cannot balance with dietary intake
4
Q
Guarding
A
Self-bracing a frequent response in those with RA and Juvenile RA
5
Q
Swan neck deformity
A
PIP elongates and allows the extensors to force the PIP into hyperextension and DIP into flexion
6
Q
Boutonniere deformity
A
PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension
7
Q
Crepitus
A
crunching feeling or sound coming from the articular surface
