RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; correctly solved questions

Rheumatoid arthritis is correct answers a chronic systemic inflammatory disease (immune complex disorder); the cause may be related to a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Rheumatoid arthritis leads to correct answers destruction of connective tissue and synovial membrane within the joints. dislocation and permanent deformity of the joint. Vasculitis in Rheumatoid arthritis can impede correct answers blood flow, leading to organ or organ system malfunction and failure caused by tissue ischemia. Rheumatoid arthritis, pannus forms at the junction of synovial tissue and articular cartilage and projects into correct answers the joint cavity, causing necrosis. Assessment of rheumatoid arthritis include: correct answers 1.Inflammation, tenderness, and stiffness of the joints 2. Moderate to severe pain with morning stiffness lasting > 30 minutes 3. Joint deformities, muscle atrophy, and decreased ROM in affected joints 4. Spongy, soft feeling in the joints Blood test used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis : Values correct answers a. Nonreactive: 0 to 39 international units/mL b. Weakly reactive: 40 to 79 international units/mL c. Reactive: greater than 80 international units/mL Pain relief: Combination of Pharmacological therapies includes correct answers (NSAIDs), disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and glucocorticoids Physical mobility in RA : correct answers Balance rest and activity Provide ROM exercises to maintain joint motion and muscle strengthening. Prevent flexion contractures. Splints may be used during acute inflammation to prevent deformity. RA intervention: correct answers Apply heat or cold therapy as prescribed to joints. Apply paraffin baths and massage as prescribed Educate patient with RA to avoid: correct answers weight-bearing on inflamed joints. exercise if pain increases. Monitor anemia in RA and administer: correct answers iron, folic acid, and vitamins as prescribed.