Joint and Bone Flashcards
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rheumatoid arthritis
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- RA
- autoimmune disorder
- attacks joint tissues
- usually symmetrical bilaterally
- may start in a couple of joints
- most common: wrist, hand, elbow, shoulders, knees, ankles
- usually begins @ 30-60 yo
- more debilitating than osteoarthritis (OA)
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med classes for RA Tx
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- DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs)
- glucocorticoids
- NSAIDs
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DMARD
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disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
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DMARDs
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- slow progression of dz
- may take 3-6 wks for response, several months for therapeutic outcome
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DMARD I
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- methotrexate
- hydroxychloroquine
- sulfasalazine
- minocycline
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DMARD II
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- etanercept
- infliximab
- adalimumab
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DMARD III
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- auranofin
- penicillamine
- azathioprine
- cyclosporine
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glucocorticoids for RA
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- may be given PO or intra-articular
- drugs: prednisone, prenisolone
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goal of RA Tx
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- ↓ swelling and stiffness in joints
- ↑ ROM
- maintain joint fxn
- pain relief
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NSAIDs for RA
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- ASA
- ibuprofen
- diclofenac
- indomethacin
- meloxicam
- naproxen
- celecoxib
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cyclosporine toxicity
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- risk ↑ when taken with erythromycin
- concurrent therapy contraindicated
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mouth sores
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- methotrexate, auranofin
- sign of toxicity
- monitor, teach pt to report
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retinal damage
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- SE of hydroxychloroquine
- eye test before and q6mth
- report changes in vision
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SJS
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- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- rxn to many cancer, autoimmune, other medications
- rare, life-threatening systemic skin dz
- stop medication immediately
- possibly identical to toxic epidermal necrolysis
- progression
- flu-like sx
- blisters of mucous membranes
- cutaneous rash, often widespread and severe
- skin dies and sheds → dehydration, infection, death
- Tx
- elimate cause
- control s/sx
- prevent infection
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osteoporosis
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- loss of bone mass throughout the skeleton
- common in
- older adults
- younger pts with chronic conditions
- autoimmune
- chronic GI
- wt loss surgery
- cancer
- chronic nervous disorders
- first sx often fx
- lifestyle risk factors: smoking, caffeine, sedentary
- prevention
- wt-bearing exercise
- no smoking
- Ca foods: dairy, sardines, salmon, dark greens
- vitamin D foods: fatty fish, beef, cheese, fortified foods
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meds for osteoporosis
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- calcium supplements
- bisphosphonates
- SERM
- calcitonin
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calcium supplements
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- PO
- calcium citrate
- calcium carbonate (Tums)
- calcium acetate (PhosLo)
- IV: for severe hypocalcemia
- calcium chloride
- calcium gluconate
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bisphosphonates
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- PO
- alendronate
- ibandronate
- risendronate
- IV: zoledronic
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SERM
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selective estrogen receptor mediator
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selective estrogen receptor modulators for osteoporosis
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- route: PO
- raloxifene
- tamoxifen
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normal serum calcium
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9.0-10.5 mg/dL
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calcium supplements
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- mainly for osteoporosis prevention in women with
- hypocalcemia
- poor diet
- risk for osteoporosis
- pregnancy
- does not rebuild bone
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IV calcium use
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severe hypocalcemia
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therapeutic action of calcium supplements
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maintain MSK, neuro, and CV fxn
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What vitamin helps with calcium absorption?
vitamin D
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complications of calcium supplements
* hypercalcemia
* renal calculi
* IV precipitation
* ↓ absorption with glucocorticoids (PO)
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hypercalcemia actions
* monitor for s/sx of
* tachycardia
* ↑ BP
* hypotonia
* GI issues
* lethargy
* Tx
* furosemide
* calcium chelators
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nursing actions for renal calculi
* monitor for flank pain
* don't give to people at risk
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nursing actions for IV precipitation of calcium
* give alone
* doesn't play well with other meds
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hypercalcemia sx
* fatigue
* weakness
* lethargy
* anorexia
* nausea
* constipation
* renal calculi
* shortened QT segments
* depressed T waves
* heart block
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osteoblasts
mature into new osteocytes
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osteocytes
mature, permanent bone cells
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osteoclasts
resorb old osteocytes
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bisphosphonate action and uses
* action: ↓ number and action of osteoclasts → ↓ bone resorption
* uses
* prophylaxis and Tx of osteoporosis r/t
* menopause
* aging
* long-term glucocorticoids
* Tx in Paget's dz and hypercalcemia r/t cancer
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bisphosphonate SE
* esophagitis, esophageal ulcerations
* take with full glass of water
* sit upright for 30 min
* report mouth pain, dysphagia
* do not eat for 1 hr
* visual disturbances, eye pain: stop taking, notify provider
* osteonecrosis of jaw
* have regular dental care
* report jaw pain
* notify dentist about med
* GI disturbances
* notify provider if intolerable
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general teaching: bisphosphonates
* take first thing in morning on empty stomach with full glass of water
* after: upright for 30 min, don't eat for 1 hr
* daily wt-bearing exercise
* forgotten dose: skip and take next day
* need monitoring for bone density and Ca level
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SERM benefits
* works as
* estrogen in bone, lipid metabolism, and blood
* anti-estrogen in breast and endometrium
* prevents and treast osteoporosis and spinal fx
* protects against breast ca
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SERM risks
* DVT
* hot flashes
* **risk of endometrial ca (Tamoxifen)**
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raloxifen
* class: SERM
* route: PO
* action: estrogen agonist in bone, antagonist in breast and uterus
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tamoxifen
* class: SERM
* route: PO
* action: estrogen agonist in bone, antagonist in breast
* **↑ risk of endometrial cancer**
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pt education for SERMs
* don't take with HRT
* wt-bearing exercise
* monitor bone density, serum calcium, LFTs
* stop taking 3 days before surgery
* therapeutic intent: ↑ bone density, no fx
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calcitonin salmon
* class: hormone, antihypocalcemic
* route: intranasal, IM, SQ
* action: ↓ bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast activity; ↑ renal absorption of Ca
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calcitonin salmon indications
* treats but does not prevent osteoporosis and Paget's dz
* hypercalcemia r/t hyperparathyroidism and cancer
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calcitonin salmon SE
* nausea
* nasal irritation (intranasal): alternate
* hypocalcemia
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calcitonin salmon nursing actions
* monitor serum calcium and bone density
* encourage high-Ca and high-vitamin D diet
* therapeutic intent: ↑ bone density, normal Ca level
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gout
* inflammatory arthrities 2/2 high serum uric acid level
* swelling, redness, ↓ ROM, pain in joint
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gout risk factors
* diet
* wt
* kidney dz
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labs for those on gout meds
* UA
* serum uric acid
* CBC
* LFT
* kidney fxn
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anti-inflammatories for gout
* NSAIDs used first
* colchicine used if
* NSAID response inadequate
* pt cannot tolerate NSAIDs or glucocorticoids
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colchicine
* class: antigout, anti-inflammatory
* route: PO
* action: intereferes with WBC inflammatory response to uric acid crystals
* **only for gout arthritis**
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colchicine SE
* GI issues
* thrombocytopenia
* rhabdomyolysis
* *agranulocytosis*
* *aplastic anemia*
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colchicine contraindications
* severe dysfunction in
* kidneys
* heart
* liver
* GI system
* caution: PG, lactation, older adults, ↓ renal fxn
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colchicine interactions
grapefruit juice: ↑ colchicine levels → toxicity
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antihyperuricemics
* ↓ production
* allopurinol: IV, diluted, over 30-60 min
* febuxostat
* ↓ reabsorption in kidneys: probenecid
* SE
* kidney injury: 2-3 L water/day
* severe rxn
* GI distress
* livery injury
* goal of Tx: ↓ serum uric acid