management of rheumatic disorders (4) Flashcards

1
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is rheumatoid arthritis chronic or acute

A

chronic

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2
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what is the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis?

A

autoimmune, unknown etiology

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3
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what are risk factors of RA

A

smoking, genetics, viral or bacterial illness

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4
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RA is when the immune system attacks___________

A

the synovial lining of joints

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5
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when inflammation thickens the synovium and destroys joint, its called ________

A

pannus formation

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6
Q

what are labs/tests for RA

A

arthrocentesis
CT
CBC, ESR, CRP, rheumatoid factor (inflamm)

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7
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what meds are avoided in RA?

A

opioids

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8
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what meds are used for RA

A

-DMARDS (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)
-NSAIDS (ibuprofen/naproxen)
-cox-2 (celecoxib)
-corticosteroids (prednisone)

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9
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complications of RA

A

-CVD
-med toxicity
-damage to skin/eyes/vessels/heart etc.
-deformity of hands/feet

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10
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goals of RA treatment

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-decrease pain / swelling, prevent joint damage, minimize disability

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11
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what is involved in RA treatment

A

exercise, nonpharm methods, tai chi yoga, complimentary alternative medicine

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12
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what is noninflammatory joint destruction and is an end result of an autoimmune disorder

A

osteoarthritis

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13
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what is osteoarthritis caused by

A

obesity, laborous occupation, genetics

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14
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what condition has breakdown of articular cartilage, progressive damage to bone, narrowing of joint space, joint movement limited, pain/damage, progressive joint damage

A

osteoarthritis

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15
Q

what is osteoarthritis aggravated and relieved by?

A

aggravate = movement/exercise
relieve = rest

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16
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lab/tests for OA

A

xray/MRI
blood test to r/o RA

17
Q

meds that can help OA

A

NSAIDS
cox-2 (celecoxib)
intra-articular corticosteroids
acetaminophen
diclofenac
glucosamine / chondroitin

18
Q

complications of osteoarthritis

A

-depression / sleep disturbances
-difficulty with ADLs
-need for arthroplasty

19
Q

how can nurses help OA

A

exercise/strength training
weight loss
OT/PT
splints/braces
CAM therapy
heat/cold

20
Q

what are causes of gout?

A

-high uric acid in blood
-age, BMI
-HTN meds
-thiazide diuretics

21
Q

what causes high uric acid in blood

A

-fructose beverages
-alcohol (beer)

22
Q

what happens in gout?

A

-hyperuricemia
-macrophages crystallize (sharp/painful)
-deposits in peripheral area

23
Q

how will a client with gout present?

A

-arthritis
-sudden pain
-pain, swelling, tender
-limited ROM

24
Q

labs/tests for gout

A

joint fluid analysis
xray

25
what meds help acute gout attacks
colchicine NSAIDs corticosteroids
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meds for management of gout
xanthines (allopurinol) uricosurics (probenecid)
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what are complications of gout
-tophi (nodules) -kidney stones
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how can nurses help gout pts?
-foods low in purines (organ meat) -have coffee, vit. C, and cherries -lifestyle change -weight loss -decrease alcohol -med compliance
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what is amplified pain d/t CNS abnormally amplifying pain signals
fibromyalgia
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what are causes of fibromyalgia?
unknown
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what triggers fibromyalgia
genetics, anxiety, depression, trauma
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how will a client with fibromyalgia present?
-widespread pain -fatigue
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what labs/tests are for finromyalgia
none
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what meds help fibromyalgia
NOT OPIOIDS -NSAIDS -TCAs!!! -SNRIs/SSRIs!! -muscle relaxants
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how can nurses help fibromyalgia?
CAM/exercise CBT sleep hygeine support group stress reduction