Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
overview of osteoarthritis
A
degenerative disease of joints due to the wear and tear of tissues
usually non inflammatory
2
Q
what should you treat osteoarthritis with
A
acetaminophen because inflammation
3
Q
four essential pieces to pain info gathering
A
severity
location
onset and how long the pain lasts
type/quality of pain
4
Q
non pharms
A
weight loss and diet exercise - strength training and flexibility occupation or physiotherapy reduce mechanical stress proper footware stress management
5
Q
presentation of rheumatoid arthritis
A
smaller joints
swelling
pain improves throughout the day
