rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of joints, stiffness, pain and swelling
cause of rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-Exact cause not known
Genetic factor is present.
Familial predisposition
Some links to viral infections
s/s of rheumatoid arth...
SLCC Med Surg 2 Exam Questions and
Answers
rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of
joints, stiffness, pain and swelling
cause of rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-Exact cause not known
Genetic factor is present.
Familial predisposition
Some links to viral infections
s/s of rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-fatigue, Malaise, Anorexia, Joint Pain, Warmth,
Swelling.
Bilateral and Symmetrical
Labs for RA - Answer-Positive RF, Positive Anti-CCP, Elevated ESR, Elevated CRP,
Anemia, Thrombocytosis and Low Albumin. Level of Albumin Correlates with Severity of
Disease.
Labs for lyme disease - Answer-IgM, IgG
labs detect antibodies
treatment of lyme disease - Answer-Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime
Teach about antibiotic use
lupus - Answer-a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various
parts of the body
S/S Lupus (SLE) - Answer-1. achy joints and muscles
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