EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis [2026]
EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis
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1. Which pathophysi- An autoimmune condition that attacks small joints
ologic change is the
primary cause of
rheumatoid arthri-
tis?
2. Which factors in- Age
crease the risk of Family history
rheumatoid arthri- Gender
tis (RA)? Select all Smoking
that apply.
3. Which factors may Weight loss
precede joint in- Fatigue
flammation in Generalized stiffness
rheumatoid arthri- Anorexia
tis? Select all that
apply.
4. Select the correct smaller
choice in the sen- symmetrically
tences below to weight loss
accurately describe 30 and 50
rheumatoid arthri- women
tis: joint destruction
5. Review the choice RA
of symptoms and abnormal labs
signs below. Drag joint inflammation restricts use
each symptom to remissions
the correct condi- younger onset
symmetrical
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, EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis [2026]
EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d56hpt
tion for that symp- small joints
tom. stiffness lasting hours
Extraarticular symptoms
Osteoarthritis
older onset
use causes joint inflammation
No extraartricular symptoms
progressive course
stiffness lasting minutes
Asymmetrical
normal labs
Large joints
6. Review the nursing Encourage and assist with exercises prescribed by physical therapy - impaired
interventions below physical mobility
and match them
to the appropriate Encourage frequent rest periods between activities - fatigue
nursing diagnosis:
Request a shower chair for the client's hospital room - self-care deficit
Request a social worker to suggest a referral for counseling services - Disturbed
body image
Administer an influenza vaccine - risk for infection
Apply heat or cold packs to sore joints - Pain
7. methotrexate
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug
requires folic acid replacement when taking this medication
Infliximab
2/6
2
EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d56hpt
1. Which pathophysi- An autoimmune condition that attacks small joints
ologic change is the
primary cause of
rheumatoid arthri-
tis?
2. Which factors in- Age
crease the risk of Family history
rheumatoid arthri- Gender
tis (RA)? Select all Smoking
that apply.
3. Which factors may Weight loss
precede joint in- Fatigue
flammation in Generalized stiffness
rheumatoid arthri- Anorexia
tis? Select all that
apply.
4. Select the correct smaller
choice in the sen- symmetrically
tences below to weight loss
accurately describe 30 and 50
rheumatoid arthri- women
tis: joint destruction
5. Review the choice RA
of symptoms and abnormal labs
signs below. Drag joint inflammation restricts use
each symptom to remissions
the correct condi- younger onset
symmetrical
1/6
1
, EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis [2026]
EDAPT Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d56hpt
tion for that symp- small joints
tom. stiffness lasting hours
Extraarticular symptoms
Osteoarthritis
older onset
use causes joint inflammation
No extraartricular symptoms
progressive course
stiffness lasting minutes
Asymmetrical
normal labs
Large joints
6. Review the nursing Encourage and assist with exercises prescribed by physical therapy - impaired
interventions below physical mobility
and match them
to the appropriate Encourage frequent rest periods between activities - fatigue
nursing diagnosis:
Request a shower chair for the client's hospital room - self-care deficit
Request a social worker to suggest a referral for counseling services - Disturbed
body image
Administer an influenza vaccine - risk for infection
Apply heat or cold packs to sore joints - Pain
7. methotrexate
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug
requires folic acid replacement when taking this medication
Infliximab
2/6
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