Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 1

T or F? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects the joints.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Is there a particular age group that is affected?

Answer 2

No, it can occur at any age .

Question 4

What are other clinical symptoms associated with

Rheumatoid arthritis ?

Answer 4

Fatigue ,

weight loss

Low grade fever

Question 5

What factor will be found in the blood of a client with this form of arthritis ?

Answer 5

Rheumatoid factor

Question 6

_______ will also be elevated in the blood.

Answer 6

Erythrocytes sedimentation rate

Question 7

Which 5 Joint are mostly affected?

Answer 7

Joints, in hands , wrists, feet, elbows, shoulders

Question 8

Will these joint be affected unilaterally or bilaterally?

Answer 8

Bilaterally -both hands , feet, knees, etc

Question 9

Due to inflammation of the synovial membranes, which damages cartilage, joint ___ are seen.

Answer 9

Deformities

Question 10

_____are the primary drug therapy.

Answer 10

NSAIDs

Question 10

Should you encourage this client to exercise??

Answer 10

Yes, activity helps the pain