rheumatology Flashcards
Describe the key features of your General Dental Practice design and the facilities you must consider providing to allow those with limited mobility, or a physical impairment, to access your General Dental Practice?
in terms of access to building 3 and access to surgery 3
disabled parking
ground level access
ramp access
height of reception desk
door width
adequate space for wheelchair in waiting area
factors to consider for reasonable adjustment
cost
potential disruption
effectiveness
time
The concept of reasonable adjustments is present within the legal framework
attempt to define reasonable adjustment
any step taken to prevent a disabled person being at a disadvantage
suggest an example of unreasonable adjustment
a lift in a practice with an old building
signs and symptoms of RA
pain in more than one joint
Stiffness
Swelling joints
risk factors of RA
age
sex - women
genetics
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
autoimmune and inflammatory disease of the joints
What is the treatment for RA
Methotrexate (DMARDs)
NSAIDS
Corticosteroids
Physical therapy/exercise
Surgery
how to prevent osteoporosis
Lifestyle changes: exercise, quit smoking
Diet (Ca and Vit D)
Medications
risk factors for osteoporosis
women
age
changes to hormones after menopause
treatment of osteoporosis
nutrition
exercise
medication - bisphosphonates
what is osteoporosis
bone disease
bone mineral density and bone mass decrease
