T2 - Blueprint (Josh) Flashcards
What is the most common type of arthritis?
OA (Osteoarthritis)
What are Osteophytes and what are they associated with?
Bone Spurs
Associated with OA
OA:
ESR will be —- with OA. What are the normal values?
elevated
Normal:
- Men 0-22
- Women 0-29
OA:
Which nodes are more distal?
Which nodes are more proximal?
Haberden’s Nodes – DISTAL
Bouchard’s Nodes – PROXIMAL
***B is closer to beginning than H
OA:
What happens to skeletal muscles with OA?
atrophy due to immobility
OA:
Which gender is more affected?
female
OA:
What are some risk factors?
Joint Trauma (overuse)
Joint Sepsis
Smoking
Obesity
DM
Paget’s Disease
Sickle Cell
Age over 60
Women
OA:
What is the DOC?
Acetaminophen
OA:
Avoid NSAIDs if they have — and — issues.
Kidney
GI
OA:
Capsaicin is a — med. What should we know?
topical
- Wear Gloves
- Avoid tight dressings
- Wash hands and avoid applying to broken skin
- Some burning sensation is normal
- Apply up to 4 times a day
OA:
What can Glucosamine do and what should we educate about?
rebuilds cartilage
may cause mild GI upset, nausea, and heartburn
caution with shellfish allergy
Arthritis:
— is usually bilateral and is NOT inflammatory.
— is usually symmetrical is IS inflammatory.
OA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA:
Which labs are INCREASED?
Anti CCP Antibodies
RF Factor
ANA Titer
ESR
Serum Immunoglobulins
WBCs
RA:
Which labs are DECREASED?
Serum Complement (C3 and C4)
Albumin
Hgb
HCT
RBC
RA:
What can occur with LATE RA?
Thrombocystosis
RA:
What are some medication classes for this?
DMARDs
NSAIDs
Cox-2 Inhibitors
BRMs (Biological Response Modifiers)
Glucocorticoids
Immunosuppressive Agents
RA:
What are some associated syndromes with RA?
Osteoporosis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Felty’s Syndrome
Caplan’s Syndrome
RA:
Sjogren’s is an associated syndrome. What are signs and symptoms?
Dry eyes, mouth, vagina
RA:
What is characteristic of Felty’s Syndrome?
hepatosplenomegaly
RA:
Why would a client get Respiratory and Cardiac complications from RA?
because it’s a systemic disease
Scleroderma:
What is CREST Syndrome?
Calcinosis Raynaud's Phenomenon Esophageal Dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia
Scleroderma:
What are some systemic manifestations of Scleroderma?
Arthalgia
Renal (decreased function)
Cardiac (chest pain, dysrhythmia)
GI (GERD, dysphagia, etc)
Lung (Pulmonary HTN)
What is SLE?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- an autoimmune disease that often has kidney involvement
- chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder
Lupus:
There are two types, what are they?
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
DLE (Discoid Lupus Erythematosus)
Lupus:
What are the risk factors?
Female age 20-40
African American, Asian, Native American
Med induced
Lupus:
What are some meds that can cause lupus?
Procainamide
Hydralazine
Isoniazide
Butterfly Rash is hallmark sign of —-
Lupus (SLE)
What is the most common cause of death with Lupus?
Renal (Lupus Nephritis)
Lupus:
Signs and Symptoms
Butterfly Rash and Alopecia
Polyarthritis
Osteonecrosis
Muscle atrophy
Fever, Fatigue, Malaise
Anorexia, weight loss
Pleural Effusions
Renal probs
Pericarditis
Raynaud’s
Migraine HA
Serositis
Lupus:
How is dx confirmed with DLE?
skin biopsy
Lupus:
What does CBC look like with SLE?
everything low
- Anemia
- Leukopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
Lupus:
What are side effects of corticosteroid treatment?
CUSHINGOID
C - Cataracts U - Ulcers S - Skin thinning, bruising H - Hyperglycemia, HTN, Hirutisim I - Infections N - Necrosis of femoral head G - Glycosuria O - Osteoporosis, Obesity I - Immunosuppression D - Diabetes
Gout:
What are the stages of Primary Gout?
Stage 1: asymtomatic increased uric acid level
Stage 2: acute gouty arthritis attack, increased ESR and uric acid (give IV NSAIDs)
Stage 3: chronic condition (tophi crystals under skin)
Gout:
What are trigger foods for Gout?
PROTEINS!!!
- Organ Meats
- Red Meats
- Shellfish
- Starvation Diets
Gout:
We need to increase — with — foods.
pH
alkaline
Lyme Disease:
What are the stages
Stage 1: Flu-like symptoms, Red Rash (bullseye), pain and stiffness of joints
Stage 2: Cardiac and Pulmonary involvement
Stage 3: Chronic arthritis, fatigue
Lyme Disease:
What is the skin reactions associated with it?
Erythema Migrans
Musculoskeletal System:
Calcium has an inverse relationship with —
phosphorus
MSK:
What happens to Alkaline Phosphatase when bone is damaged and diseased?
increases
MSK:
What are the muscle enzymes that are increased with muscle damage or trauma?
CK-MM
AST
ALD
LDH
Bone Scan:
What is injected?
radioactive material injected 2-3 hrs before scanning
Bone Scan:
What should we teach prior?
Empty bladder prior
Drink lots of fluids
No radioactive precautions needed
Arthroscopy:
To be able to do this, what must patient be able to do?
bend knee 45 degrees
EMG:
What does it diagnose?
neuromuscular, lower motor neuron, and peripheral nerve disorders
ex: Lou Gherig’s
EMG:
What meds need to be held for a few days prior?
muscle relaxants
***eat and drink before ok
DXA Scan:
What does it do?
two beams of radiation to analyze bone density
***detects osteoporosis
DXA Scan:
What do we need to teach?
not invasive
no contast media
patient can stay dressed by remove metallic objects
Osteoporosis:
Osteoclasts do what?
Osteoblasts do what?
Osteoclasts break bone down
Osteoblasts build bone up
- **Clasts Cut down
- **Blasts Build up