connective tissue disorders part 1 Flashcards
Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or scoliosis may have some
genetic basis
Autoimmune diseases, e.g., thyroid disorders
is aproteinfound in the blood, the levels of which rise in response toinflammation
C-reactive protein(CRP)
i.e., C-reactive protein is an acute-phase protein
is produced by the liver. The level ofrises when there is inflammation throughout the body
C-reactive protein
Drug therapy
Anti-inflammatory drugs:
* * Glucocorticoids * * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
work like NSAIDs without the side effects of GI
distress, but may risk of MI or CVA
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibition
Most common Non-inflammatory condition Primary cause– aging Secondary – trauma, infection Affects joints under pressure (knees, spine, hips)
Osteoarthritis
Drug therapy
Osteoarthritis
Acetaminophen for pain
NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumaticdrugs), COX-2 inhibitors, or low dose of salicylates (aspirin)
Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Arthroscopic
Arthroplasty
Nursing Assessment
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain or tenderness
Examine joints for crepitus, enlargement, deformity, and decreased range of motion
Compare affected and unaffected joints to detect abnormalities
Determine how the disease affects the patient’s mobility and ability to perform activities of daily living
** 8 Critical Characteristics
Support joint during assessment
Nursing Care following Total Joint Replacement Surgeries
Assessment
Vital signs, level of consciousness, intake and output, respiratory and neuro-vascular status, urinary function, bowel elimination, wound condition, dressing intact, and comfort
Circulation and sensation in the affected extremity
Signs and symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pain in affected joints aggravated by movement
Morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour
Weakness, easy fatigability, anorexia, weight loss, muscle aches and tenderness
Warmth and swelling of the affected joints
Joint changes are usually symmetric
Rheumatoid nodules (subcutaneous, over bony prominences)
Any organ may be affected
Inflammation in tissues of heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes
blood vessels can be affected causing vasculitis
May develop a cluster of symptoms
Sjögren (show-gren): dryness of mouth, eyes and vagina
Felty: (less common) liver and speen enlargement, neutropenia
Caplan: rhuematoid nodules in the lungs
Medical diagnosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Laboratory studies
RF (rheumatoid factor), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), and CRP (C-reactive protein)
MRI, bone scans, and DEXA scans (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
Ulnar drift
Boutonniere deformity
swan neck deformity
rheumatoid deformity
Drug therapy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aspirin and other NSAIDs for several months, with the addition of gold compounds, d-penicillamine, antimalarials, or sulfasalazine if needed
Surgery
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthroplasty, synovectomy, tenosynovectomy (to release the tightened tendon sheath), and arthrodesis (joint fusion)
Medical treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cortisone injections
Rest
Splinting joints
Orthotic devices
Nursing Assessment
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pain, joint swelling, tenderness
joint deformities and limitation of movement
fatigue and decreased ability to perform activities of daily living
Bone is constantly formed and absorbed
Until adolescence, bone formation exceeds bone absorption so that bones grow and strengthen
Around age 30, bone absorption surpasses formation
Loss of trabecular bone, innermost layer, occurs first
Loss of cortical bone, hard outer shell, begins later
Begins earlier and progresses faster in women than in men
Result is loss of bone mass
Osteoporosis
1° Osteoporosis =
aging w/o etiology; 2° Osteoporosis due to factors other than aging (e.g. long term steroid use)
Risk factors
Osteoporosis
Older women who have small frames, who are white or of
northern European heritage
Have fair skin and blond or red hair
Estrogen deficiency or have had bilateral oophorectomy
Physical inactivity or immobility
Low body weight, inadequate calcium, protein, or vitamin
D intake
Corticosteroid therapy over more than 6 months
Excessive use of cigarettes, caffeine, and alcohol