NURS 5355: Module 4 Study Guide update

STUDY GUIDE MSK OA and RA What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis?  Destruction of cartilage and narrowing of the joint space  Most common in females after 55  Fingers, knees, hips and spine most commonly affected joints (most common fingers)  Usually asymmetrical joint pain that develops slowly and accompanies or follows physical activity  Morning stiffness that lasts 1 hour, resumes at end of the day or after activity  Joints are cool with possible crepitus  Osteophytes, or bony enlargements, form in the joints  treat conservatively with exercise, heat etc. followed by acetaminophen and NSAIDS, followed by steroid injections.  If pain is still present refer to rheumatologist What are Heberden’s and Bouchard’s nodes? Where are they located?  Heberden’s: Bony bumps on the finger joint closest to the fingernail  Burchard’s: Bony bumps on the middle joint of the finger What are the treatments for Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis?  RA o Non-pharm  Exerc