Nursing 160 Final Exam Review 2023 with complete solution

Nursing 160 Final Exam Review 2023 with complete solution rheumatoid arthritis autoimmune disorder, attacks synovial fluid in the joints, Erodes Cartilage rheumatoid arthritis- signs and symptoms Stiff movement, pain, NSAIDS treatment, inflammation, erythema What test diagnosis' rheumatoid arthritis? RA factor Blood Test Is rheumatoid arthritis found in the young or old? younger (Athletes, manual labor workers) What causes osteoarthritis? long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints How do you diagnose osteoarthritis? Imaging Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis Pain in affected joint, stiffness, limitation of movement, mild tenderness, swelling, and deformity or enlargement of the joint Heberden nodes and Bouchard nodes What time of the day is rheumatoid arthritis worse? Morning (Stiffness and pain) rheumatoid arthritis joints are swollen how? Bilaterally What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis? steroid injections, PT/OT, Splints, DMARDS What do DMARDs do? Attacks the immune system to relieve the affected area, to reduce swelling. How is osteoarthritis swollen? unilateral what time of the day is osteoarthritis worse? PM Treatment for osteoarthritis steroid injections, PT/OT, NSAIDS, Joint Replacement Who is more susceptible to osteoarthritis? Older people What are NSAIDS? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ibuprofen, naproxen. increase risk of hypoglycemia What is erythema? redness of the skin How do you keep pain controlled with a patient? Try to stay ahead make sure the PT knows to call when they are in minimum to moderate pain. What are analgesics? pain relievers