ExRx Final (KNES 4286) Questions With Answers Graded A+ Assured Success
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Why does articular cartilage thin over time? - Decreased fluid and collagen
What does friction between articulating surfaces cause in a patient? - - Pain
- Limited ROM
Inflammation of a joint - Arthritis
______ Americans are diagnosed with arthritis - 46.4 million
What are the 2 reasons for th...
What are the 5 symptoms of OA? - - Crackling sounds in joints
- Loss of joint ROM
, - Unilateral
- Joint pain (more with activity, less with rest; pain experienced in waves)
- Stiffness (~30 min after period of immobility)
What are the goals when treating OA? - - Reduce symptoms
- Improve ROM
- Slow progression
What are the kinds of medications that are used when treating OA? - - Analgesics
- NSAIDs
What kinds of therapy can be used when treating OA? - - PT
- OT
(Heat/cold therapy)
T/F. Surgery can be used to treat OA. - True
What 3 components of exercise are used when treating OA? - - Flexibility
- Aerobic
- Strength
What type of disease is RA? - Autoimmune disease
_______: Chronic systemic inflammation and immune system attacks joints. - RA
RA is _________ common than OA. - Less common
Onset of RA is typically between ages ____-____. - 40-60
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