Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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In osteoarthritis, the breakdown of which joint component is primarily responsible for pain?
A) Synovium
✔✔B) Cartilage
C) Ligaments
D) Tendons
What is the long-term complication of untreated rheumatoid arthritis?
A) Complete remission of symptoms
B) Significant improvement in joint mobility
✔✔C) Joint deformities and loss of function
D) Spontaneous healing of affected joints
Which of the following would be an appropriate lifestyle modification for someone with
osteoarthritis?
A) Regular high-impact exercise
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,✔✔B) Weight loss to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints
C) Increased alcohol consumption to relieve joint pain
D) Limiting all movement to prevent joint strain
A patient with osteoarthritis in the hip complains of severe pain after walking. What should the
nurse advise?
✔✔A) "Use a walking aid to reduce pressure on the hip joint."
B) "Avoid walking to prevent further stress on the joint."
C) "Walk longer distances to strengthen the hip muscles."
D) "Take a break, but continue walking as much as possible."
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents with joint deformities and morning stiffness.
What is the most appropriate intervention?
✔✔A) Administering disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
B) Increasing physical activity to strengthen the joints
C) Applying heat therapy to the joints to reduce inflammation
D) Using opioids to manage pain
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, A 65-year-old patient with osteoarthritis asks about exercises to help manage the condition. What
should the nurse recommend?
A) High-impact exercises like running or jogging
✔✔B) Low-impact exercises such as swimming or walking
C) Complete bed rest to avoid joint strain
D) Yoga with deep stretching exercises for flexibility
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Acetaminophen
B) Methotrexate
C) Prednisone
D) Enbrel (etanercept)
In rheumatoid arthritis, what is the primary cause of joint damage?
A) Bone malformation due to aging
✔✔B) Autoimmune response leading to inflammation
C) Excessive bone remodeling
D) Poor dietary habits
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NCLEX Questions and Answers Already
Passed
In osteoarthritis, the breakdown of which joint component is primarily responsible for pain?
A) Synovium
✔✔B) Cartilage
C) Ligaments
D) Tendons
What is the long-term complication of untreated rheumatoid arthritis?
A) Complete remission of symptoms
B) Significant improvement in joint mobility
✔✔C) Joint deformities and loss of function
D) Spontaneous healing of affected joints
Which of the following would be an appropriate lifestyle modification for someone with
osteoarthritis?
A) Regular high-impact exercise
1
,✔✔B) Weight loss to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints
C) Increased alcohol consumption to relieve joint pain
D) Limiting all movement to prevent joint strain
A patient with osteoarthritis in the hip complains of severe pain after walking. What should the
nurse advise?
✔✔A) "Use a walking aid to reduce pressure on the hip joint."
B) "Avoid walking to prevent further stress on the joint."
C) "Walk longer distances to strengthen the hip muscles."
D) "Take a break, but continue walking as much as possible."
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents with joint deformities and morning stiffness.
What is the most appropriate intervention?
✔✔A) Administering disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
B) Increasing physical activity to strengthen the joints
C) Applying heat therapy to the joints to reduce inflammation
D) Using opioids to manage pain
2
, A 65-year-old patient with osteoarthritis asks about exercises to help manage the condition. What
should the nurse recommend?
A) High-impact exercises like running or jogging
✔✔B) Low-impact exercises such as swimming or walking
C) Complete bed rest to avoid joint strain
D) Yoga with deep stretching exercises for flexibility
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis?
✔✔A) Acetaminophen
B) Methotrexate
C) Prednisone
D) Enbrel (etanercept)
In rheumatoid arthritis, what is the primary cause of joint damage?
A) Bone malformation due to aging
✔✔B) Autoimmune response leading to inflammation
C) Excessive bone remodeling
D) Poor dietary habits
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