Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards

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1
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True or false? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects the joints

A

True

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What are the other clinical symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

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Fatigue, weight loss, low-grade fever

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Is there a particular age group that is affected?

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No , it can occur at any age

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

A

Rheumatoid factor

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____ _____ _____ will also be elevated in the blood

A

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Which joints are mostly affected?

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Joints in the hands, wrist, feet, elbows, shoulders

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Will these joints be affected unilaterally or bilaterally?

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Bilaterally- both hands, feet knees, etc

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

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Deformities

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____ are the primary drug therapy

A

NSAIDS

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10
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Should you encourage this client to exercise?

A

Yes, activity helps the pain

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