Musculoskeletal Flashcards

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Osteoprosis
a) risk factor
b) manifestations

A

a) Menopause
age>65
female
low physical activity
low weight
smoking alcohol
b) vertebral fractures
loss of hight
Kyphosis
back pain

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Diagnostic
a) gold standard
b) T-score

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a) DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
b) +1&-1= normal
-1 to -2.5=osteopenia
<-2.5 osteoporosis
<-2.5 w/fragility fractures=sever

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Nursing care
a) Ca intake?
b) exercise

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a) Woman
less than 50yr 1000mg. older than 51yr 1200mg
Men
less than 71 yr 1000mg,older than 71yr 1200mg
b) Regular exercise with muscle strength
weight-bearing training
avoid high impact activity

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Nursing care
a) drug therapy
b) side effects

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a) Ca supplement(take with meal)
Bisphosphonates
Risedronate
Zoledronic acid
b) anorexia
wt loss
gastritis

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The nurse is taking the history of an adult female client. Which factor places the client at risk for osteoporosis?
a) Consuming 12 ounces of carbonated beverages daily
b) Working at a desk and playing the piano for a hobby
c) Having a hysterectomy and taking estrogen replacement therapy
d) Consuming one alcoholic drink per week

A

b

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Gout
a) patho
b) cause

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a) hyperuricemia (inc uric acid) and uric acid crystals to be deposited in the joints
b) The kidney can’t excrete enough uric acid
heredity 遺伝
medication, alcoholism

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Gout s/s
a) acute
b) chronic
c) Diagnostics

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a) swelling, severe pain
joint appears dusky, cyanotic
2-10 days acute episode then the s/s subside
b) Tophi(inflammation)
affect multiple joints
c) Serum ruric >6
synovial fluid aspiration

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Gout
Nursing management
What is the low purine food?

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*May prevent gouty attacks
*water
*cherries
*low-fat dairy product
*Coffee
vegies,tomato
cereal, eggs,chocolate
Encourage weight loss

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Gout
Nursing management
a) Nutrietion?
b) serum acid levels?
c) Xanthine oxidase inhibitor ADR?

A

a) Avoid alcohol and ketosis diets
Lots of fluid should take
b) keep <6
c) first choice
contra renal failure
look at live r enzyme

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Systemic lupus
a) patho
b) prevalence

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a) Chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder
b) 15-44 yr female

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10
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influenced by?

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genetics
hormones
environment
-sun
-stress
-chemical
-med
Procainamide, hydralazine, penicillamine

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manifestations?

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ESRD:leading cause of SLE death
Neuro: Problems thinking, seizures, stroke
arthritis 95% 関節炎
butterfly rash 55-85%
Alopecia
Joint pain
skin

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Medication
Hydroxychloroquine
a) Motitor?
b) What exam do they need?

A

a) CBC lab
Kidney/liver function
b) platelet drop=retinopathy
need eye exam every 6 months+before starts

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a) Nutrition?
b) Avoid?
c) Vaccine

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a) inc caloric intake(infection)
they may low vitamin D(less sun exposure)
b) Sun, have sunscreen!!
Smoking
Stress
Drying soaps
household chemicals
c) Flu+pneumococcal are OK
DO NOT give live vaccine

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A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
A)Client report of feelings of depression.
B)Dry, raised rash on the face.
C)Presence of peripheral edema.
D)Joint pain in hands and knees.

A

C
The client who has SLE is at greatest risk for death from lupus nephritis. Therefore, according to the safety and risk reduction priority setting framework, findings that indicate an impairment of renal function are the highest priority to report.
a,b,d are common

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15
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Patho
a) OA
b) RA

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a) Excessive mechanical stress
Slowly progressive
b) An autoimmune disease
Rapidly onset

16
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OA
Manifestations

A

Localize joint pain
NOT systemic (no fever)
One joint at a time
Morning stiffness for 30 mins
cold to touch
asymmetrical

hear or feel crepitation
Valgus deformities, and Herberden’s and Bouchard’s Nodes

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RA
Manifestations

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Symmetric bilateral
Affects multiple joints
Morning stiffness for a few hours
warm to touch

Fatigue, weight loss, low WBC (Felty’s syndrome), rheumatoid nodules, contractures, depression, Sjorgen’s syndrome

18
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OA
Nursing care

A

-weight reduction
-yoga, massage
-joint therapy
-use assistive devices
-rest
-warm cold

19
Q

RA
Nursing care

A

Cold/heat therapy
Exercise (warm water)
Change position frequently
Disturbed body image
Risk for infection(hand hygien,vaccine)

20
Q

OA
Medication

A

Acetaminophen
NSAIADS
Corticosteroids
-intraarticular injection of 4 or more
after injection rest, and do not use muscle
-Systemic(dexamethasone,methylprednisolone)
Use only in life-therating

21
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RA
Medications

A

Methotrexate
-caused bone marrow suppression+hepatotoxicity
-contra pregnant
Hydroxychloroquine
-eye exam every 6-12 months

22
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EXAM
Post ope
a) What is the 5ps?
b) Avoid?

A

a) Pain
Pulse
Pallor
Paresthesia(tingling)
Paralysis
b) high impact exercise
driving and bathing for 4-6 weeks

23
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EXAM
Post ope
VTE prophylaxis
a) INR<2
b) INR>3

A

We want INR within 2-3
a) inc warfarin dose and heparin
b) warfarin working too well, hold warfarin, call provider, inc risk for bleeding

24
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EXAM
Post ope
Prevent dislocation

A

Prevent flexion >90
Do not cross the legs
Elevated toilet seat
Roll the pillow between the legs on the unaffected side

25
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Education
Amputation

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Upper body strength excersise-pre ope
Phantom limb sensation
-still feel pain
-mirror therapy
Do not elevate limb on pillow