NU240 Exam 3 Questions and Answers –
Updated 2024
These kind of exercises helps reduce the risk for osteoporosis - Answer-weight bearing
exercises
These factors inhibit calcium absorption - Answer-excess alcohol, protein, or salt
caffeine
excess fiber
preserved foods
What type of medicati...
the only cure for osteoarthritis - Answer✔✔-joint replacement (arthroplasty)
This is considered an emergency in giant cell arteritis bc it can cause blindness - Answer✔✔-
vision changes
The type of pattern that rheumatoid arthritis occurs in - Answer✔✔-symmetrical
Treatment for giant cell arteritis - Answer✔✔-high dose steroids
rheumatoid arthritis s/s can include generalized fatigue, malaise and fever because it's
considered what type of disease? - Answer✔✔-systemic
Risk factors for gout - Answer✔✔-alcohol abuse
high bp
diet high in purines
certain medications
medications commonly used for gout - Answer✔✔-colchicine and allopurinol
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease - Answer✔✔-advancing age
HTN
tobacco
obesity
inactivity
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