Week 3 Terms: Rheumatic Diseases, Digestive Diseases, and Obesity Flashcards
5 Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Insidious Onset
Mild pain gradually increasing
Inflammation in fingers or wrists
Joint swelling and stiffness
Systemic symptoms during exacerbations
Surgical repair or replacement of a joint is…
Arthroplasty
What happens in a colostomy and ileostomy?
Damaged intestine is removed/re-routed
Opening in abdominal wall for stool elimination
Signs and Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease
Inflammation of colon & small intestine
“Skip lesions”
Thickening of intestinal walls = narrow
Obstruction
Malabsorption of nutrients diarrhea
Abdominal pain (right LQ)
Weight loss
Fatigue
Adult Obesity is linked to…
Heart disease, stroke, Type II Diabetes, and certain types of cancers
True/False
Psoriatic Arthritis is a genetic and environmental predisposition for adults ages 30-55.
True
Osteoporosis can be accelerated by many factors such as…
Aging
Post-Menopausal Women; Estrogen deficiency
Sedentary Lifestyle
Hormonal Factors
Deficits in Vitamins (CA, Vit. D)
Lifestyle (smoking, caffeine)
Lupus Erythematosus
A chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
How is gout diagnosed?
A. Blood Test
B. Urinalysis
C. Physical Exam
D. A & C
D. A & C
Surgical Fusion of a joint is…
A. Arthroplasty
B. Arthrodesis
C. Arthrovitis
D. None of the Above
B. Arthrodesis
Bouchard’s Nodes
Osteoarthritis (PIP)
True/False
Osteoarthritis affects women more than men
False
Osteoarthritis affects MEN more than WOMEN
Juvenile Arthritis
A form of arthritis that occurs in individuals under the age of 16
Treatment for Fibromyalgia
Medications – medicate the pain pathway (Lyrica)
Pain management strategies
Fatigue management
Massage therapy
Stress management
10 Treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Education
Activity Management
Pacing
Work Simplification
Energy Conservation
Good Sleep Habits
Pain Treatment
Addressing Psychosocial factors such as depression/stress/anxiety
Treatment for orthostatic hypotension
Memory Aids
What are the bony enlargement and persistent synovitis disrupt ligaments?
Bouchard Nodes (PIP) Heberden Nodes (DIP) Z deformity (thumb)
Name 2 nodes and 1 joint
What is Psoriatic Arthritis Characterized by?
Asymmetrical Joint Pain
Stiffness
Swollen Fingers and Toes
Foot Pain; Often Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis
Lower Back Pain- Spondylitis
True/False
Bone mass peaks in young adulthood and declines over time.
True
Synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint
Scleroderma
Chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue