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Question 1

why do you wean steriods for a couple years after start

Answer 1

A gradual reduction in prednisone dosage gives your adrenal glands time to resume their usual function

Question 2

Enterochromaffin-like cells secrete what

Answer 2

histamine

Question 3

what id deconditioning syndrome

Answer 3

Deconditioning syndrome is the condition of physical, psychological and functional
decline that occurs as a result of a series of complex physiological changes induced by
prolonged bed rest or inactivity. It is commonly experienced by older people in a hospital
or care home setting. Though deconditioning can affect people of any age, the effect on
older people may be more rapid, more severe, and often irreversible”

increased confusion
swallow problem
mobility
falls
indigestion
constipation and incontinence
clots
penumonia
pressure ulcers
muslce and joint stiffness

Question 4

suitable for rehab

Answer 4

motivated

Question 5

critical criteria for discharge CCD what do you think abotu after - EDD

Answer 5

expected date of discharge
assessment tool to identify delays
MDT approach

Question 6

dmards such as Leflunomide cause

Answer 6

high blood pressure

Question 7

before starting inflixumab what do you have to screen for

Answer 7

mycobacterium tuberculosis - can cause active TB infection

Question 8

reactive arthritis symtpms

Answer 8

Patients with reactive arthritis tend to present with dysuria, iritis/conjunctivits, arthralgia