NUR 160 Exam 3 graded A+.
NUR 160 Exam 3 graded A+.
define arthritis - ANSWER inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - ANSWER osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - ANSWER long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - ANSWER primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - ANSWER unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - ANSWER trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from
rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending
OA signs and symptoms - ANSWER pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone spurs,
grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - ANSWER x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - ANSWER Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage therapy,
and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - ANSWER alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage maintenance
of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking aids
foods to avoid for OA - ANSWER processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and
sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
, NUR 160 Exam 3 graded A+.
foods that help OA - ANSWER oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli, green tea,
garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - ANSWER chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of affected
cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage b/w them -
ANSWER true
define RA - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
scope of RA - ANSWER stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
list risk factors for RA - ANSWER age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity
list signs of RA - ANSWER joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body - ANSWER false
define flare-ups - ANSWER a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - ANSWER reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
list RA diagnostics - ANSWER x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF, synovial fluid
aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - ANSWER proteins produced by your immune system that can attack
healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - ANSWER DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain relief, surgical
intervention, slow progression of joint damage
NUR 160 Exam 3 graded A+.
define arthritis - ANSWER inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - ANSWER osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - ANSWER long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - ANSWER primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - ANSWER unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - ANSWER trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and tear from
rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and bending
OA signs and symptoms - ANSWER pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone spurs,
grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - ANSWER x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - ANSWER Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage therapy,
and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - ANSWER alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage maintenance
of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking aids
foods to avoid for OA - ANSWER processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids, sugar and
sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat dairy, and alcohol
, NUR 160 Exam 3 graded A+.
foods that help OA - ANSWER oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli, green tea,
garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - ANSWER chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of affected
cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage b/w them -
ANSWER true
define RA - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
scope of RA - ANSWER stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
list risk factors for RA - ANSWER age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity
list signs of RA - ANSWER joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body - ANSWER false
define flare-ups - ANSWER a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - ANSWER reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
list RA diagnostics - ANSWER x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF, synovial fluid
aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - ANSWER proteins produced by your immune system that can attack
healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - ANSWER DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain relief, surgical
intervention, slow progression of joint damage
