Med-Surg: Musculoskeletal/2 Flashcards

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gouty arthritis GA

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systemic inflammatory disease caused by problems with purine metabolism (primary gout) or hyperuricemia (secondary gout)

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systemic inflammatory disease caused by problems with purine metabolism (primary gout) or hyperuricemia (secondary gout)

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GA

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3
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GA CFs

5

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  1. family hx
  2. excessive alcohol
  3. high purine intake - organ meats, yeast, sardines, spinach
  4. obesity
  5. comorbid conditions of DM and/or KD
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4
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high purine intake =

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GA

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GA manifs.

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  1. excruciating pain and inflammation in one or more small joints - big toes most common
  2. tophi - deposits of sodium urate crystals, generally appear after years of GA
  3. progressive joint damage and deformity
  4. increased incident of uric acid renal stone
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GA dx procedures

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  1. serum uric acid > 7
  2. ESR
  3. synovial fluid analysis - will show uric acid crystals
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GA NIs

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  1. maintain best rest during attacks
  2. use bed cradle to keep linen off joint
  3. 3l fluid/day
  4. limit high purines
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8
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GA acute phase and chronic tx meds

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acute - colchicine

chronic - allopurinol

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9
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colchine is to

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GA acute attack med

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10
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allopurinol is to

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GA chronic rx treatment

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GA and weight loss

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lose weight slowly; rapid weight loss can cause attack or increase the incidence of uric acid renal stones

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12
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comminuted fractures aka

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fragmented

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13
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bone fracture 6 P’s

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pain
pressure
paralysis
pallor
pulselessness
paresthesia
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14
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fat emoblism s/s

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  1. confusion
  2. anxiety
  3. tachycardia
  4. chest pain
  5. tachypnea
  6. hemoptysis
  7. petechiae over neck, upper arms, chest, abd (late sign)
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15
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compartment syndrome is irreversible if compromise persists beyond

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4-6 hours

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16
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compartment syndrome s/s

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  1. pain unrelieved by position or meds
  2. cyanosis
  3. tingling
  4. paralysis
17
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precursor of Osteoporosis

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osteopenia

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osteoporosis CFs - primary

8

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  1. women 65+
  2. men 75+
  3. asian, white
  4. family hx
  5. estrogen or androgen def
  6. protein def
  7. sedentary life
  8. smoking alcohol
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osteoporosis CFs - secondary

7

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  1. bone cancer
  2. cushing’s
  3. DM
  4. meds
  5. paget’s disease
  6. prolonged immobilization
  7. RA
20
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osteoporosis manifs.

4

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  1. shortened height
  2. hx of fractures
  3. thoracic kyphosis
  4. decreased bone mass
21
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PTH route

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sq, daily, for osteoporosis tx

22
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osteomyelitis CFs

5

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  1. DM
  2. hemodialysis
  3. injection drug use
  4. poor blood supply
  5. recent trauma
23
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osteomyelitis manifs. - main ones

4

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  1. bone pain
  2. fever
  3. general discomfort
  4. local swelling, redness, warmth
24
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osteomyelitis dx proc. - not extensive list

2

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  1. bone biopsy - which is then cultured

2. bone scan

25
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osteomyelitis NIs

3

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  1. IV antibiotics
  2. if wound drainage - do contact precautions
  3. implement wound irrigation
26
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osteomyelitis therapeutic measures

2

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  1. surgical excision of dead and infected bone may be needed

2. bone grafting may be performed in large impacted areas

27
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total joint arthroplasty post op for hip

3

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keep abductor pillow in place while in bed, do not flex hip more than 90 degrees, do not position on operative side

28
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total joint arthroplasty post op for knee

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maintain continuous passive motion CPM machine to promote joint mobility

29
Q

total joint arthroplasty opioid rxs

2

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extended release epidural morphine or PCA

30
Q

amputation meds

5

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  1. opioids for residual limp pain
  2. calcitonin to reduce phantom pain
  3. antispasmodics for muscle spams
  4. beta blockers for constant, dull, burning pain
  5. antiepileptic drugs for knife-like or sharp burning pain
31
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amputation - calcitonin

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reduces phantom pain

32
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amputation - beta blockers

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relieves constant, dull, burning pain

33
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amputation - antiepileptic meds

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relieve knife-like or sharp burning pain