Chronic synovitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints. Arthritis is the primary symptom but just one manifestation of a more extensive systemic inflammatory process. HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) - ANSWER-A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority of people with RA. Also an indicator of a more severe form ...

Latest NPTE Comprehensive Study Guide |Approved Study Set| 100% Correct Most common thumb deformity in patients with RA *Ans* Boutonniere deformity - metacarpophalangeal joint flexion with interphalangeal hyperextension. Chronic synovitis associated with RA eventually forces MCP into forced flexion, placing tension on the IP extensor mechanism, resulting in hyperextension. Maximum amt of knee flexion required to for gait *Ans* 0-60 degrees, the greated amount being from initial to mid...

When should one consider COPD? - chronic cough dyspnea sputum production Hx risk factors: smoking, alpha-1antitrypsin def., and workplace exposure to gasses and fumes How is COPD dx'd? - spirometry after appropriate tx w/bronchodilator (salbutamol) How does one dx COPD by spirometry and assess the severity of COPD? - Postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC for dx Postbronchodilator FEV1 for severity What values of FEV1/FVC and FEV1 dx COPD? - FEV1 < 80% of predicted FEV1/FVC < .70 The...

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WGU D115 OA Study Guide Unit 7 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Define ankylosing spondylitis - Answer ️️ -chronic inflammatory joint disease Stiffening and fusion of the spine and sacroiliac joints What is the most common cause of a corner metaphyseal fx in a child younger than 12 months of age? - Answer ️️ -Transverse tibia fracture resulting from physical abuse Bouchard's nodes will be associated with what condition? - Answer ️️ -Osteoarthritis They are bony enlargements of...

HLA-DR4 (a human leukocyte antigen) - ANSWER-A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA and is is found in the majority of people with RA. Also an indicator of a more severe form of the disease. Synovial joint - ANSWER-Also called a diarthrodial joint is composed of two bones held together by fibrous capsule that is lined with synovium. The two bones are capped with cartilage and are separated by a thin layer of synovial flui...

Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints Risk factor of RA (most likely) - ANSWER-Genetics: studies of identical twins, presence of HLA-DR4, other genes including the gene for metalloproteinase. Also, the production of the rheumatoid factor HLA-DR4 ((a human leukocyte antigen) - ANSWER-A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA...

NUR 420 Exam 4 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions epistaxis - answer- nosebleed - common in childhood, rarely is a result of underlying disease - risk factors: trauma, seasonal changes, URI, medications, rarely a result of underlying disease - nursing: keep child calm, head forward not backward, cotton tissue, ice iron deficiency anemia - answer- most common anemia - iron is needed to produce Hgb - risk factors: prematurity, cow's milk, malabsorption disorders, blood loss (often men...

Which of the following is an internal reaction or resistance of tissue that is also known as deformation? 1. Mechanical Stress/Strain 2. Mechanical Failure 3. Load 4. Yield point - ANSWER-Mechanical Stress/Strain A tissue is said to be _______________ when it has greater or less strength depending on the direction of the load that is being applied. 1. Viscoelastic 2. Bending 3. Extensible 4. Anisotrophic - ANSWER-Anisotrophic Which of the following injuries is due to microtrauma or...

Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of movable joints Risk factor of RA (most likely) - ANSWER-Genetics: studies of identical twins, presence of HLA-DR4, other genes including the gene for metalloproteinase. Also, the production of the rheumatoid factor HLA-DR4 ((a human leukocyte antigen) - ANSWER-A type of histocompatibility Class II antigen believed to be associated with an increased suspectibility to RA...