Reactive arthritis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the goal of medical treatment in RA - decrease joint pain and swelling, achieve clinical remission, decrease liklihood of joint deformity and minimize disability When do we typically see an onset of rheumatic diseases? - between the 3rd and 6th generation they can be acute, sudden or insidious (no known cause) Do rheumatic diseases affect males or females more? - women are 2 - 9x more commonly affected by rheumatic diseases than men Remission vs. Exacerbation - remission: a period ...

A 72 y/o man develops severe pain and swelling in both knees, shortly after undergoing an abd hernia repair Sgx. PEx shows warmth and swelling of both knees with large effusions. Arthrocentesis of the right knee reveals the presence of intracellular and extracellular weakly positive birefringent crystals in the synovial fluid. Gram stain is negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Gout B. Septic arthritis C. Calcium oxalate deposition disease D. Reactive arthritis E...

A 40yo southeast Asian patient in the clinic would have all of the characteristics except? a. Difficulty in verbalizing fears? b. Talking in a loud voice c. Consulting with older male in the family - Answer- B they talk in softer voice which diseases can cause anemia of chronic disease, elevated C reactive protein, positive antinuclear antibody? A. systemic lupus erythematous B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Osteoarthritis D. Osteoporosis - Answer- A & B 78yoF presents with a HX of os...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

primary - PREVENTION: - Actions show desire to maintain optimal health and avoid onset of disease - Ex. Eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, practicing good hygiene, immunizations secondary - PREVENTION: - Screenings for illnesses or diseases for early detection and prevent progression - Ex. Paps, mammograms, colonoscopies, vision/hearing exam, lab work tertiary - PREVENTION: - Actions to maintain health with current diagnosis and reduce disease complications - Ex: Diet, exercise, me...

Orthopedic NP Review Course Exam 591 Questions with Verified Answers Signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER swelling, warmth, erythema, loss of function, tenderness Articular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: synovium, cartilage, capsule (whithin the joint) Painful site: diffuse, deep Pain on movement: Active/passive, all planes Swelling: common Periarticular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: Tendon, bursa, ligament, muscle, bone (outside the joint) P...

NBME CBSE REAL EXAM/ NBME CBSE 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ NBME CBSE LATEST / Review (Recent Exam) Chagas Disease ---------- Correct Answer -------- Caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasite passed in the feces of Reduviidae/kissing bug Penetrates broken skin or intact mucous membranes forming a pseudocyst releasing inflammatory infiltrates into myocytes; stains with Giemsa & Wright Romana sign occurs when portal of entry is the conjunctiva or eyelid May resulting in: Enlarged heart- CHF...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...

NR 508 pharm week 6 latest update with verified solutions Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Low-dose colchicine Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhe...

3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVIAL tissue leads to breakdown of Collagen -Swelling & Proliferation of the Synovial membranes with Pannus Formation -Leads to: Cartilage Destruction & Bone Erosion -Loss of articular surface and motion...