Definition of Arthritis’s, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Causes for these diseases? The best type of exercises with the different
diseases?
Definition of Arthritis’s, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Causes for these diseases? The best type of exercises...
Complete a separate system disorder form the following diseases: 1. Rhabdomyolysis 2. Osteoarthritis 3. Rheumatoid arthritis
To accurately distinguish the basic assessment similarities and differences between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. COMPARE: Describe at least three (3) signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis which are alike. For example, in the integumentary system, pigmented lesions were alike in that they had a color change from the underlying skin color. Point value: 3 points each for a total of 9 Points 2. CONTRAST: Explain at least four (4) signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis which vary between the diseases....
Describe the difference between Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis with 3 different medical management interventions/medications used for treatment.
Compare and contrast the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis with rheumatoid arthritis. Include a discussion of ONE medication used to treat one of these conditions.
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical manifestation, treatment, health promotion/teaching
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9. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of osteoporosis? Answer: a) Female gender b) Family history c) Sedentary lifestyle d) Advanced age 10. The nurse is teaching the patient about the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? Answer: a) "RA is inflammatory. OA is degenerative." b) "The risk factors or causes of RA are probably autoimmune, whereas OA may be caused by age, obesity,...
5. What type of bone cell participate in breakdown (resorption) of bone? Answer: a) Osteoblasts b) Osteocytes c) Osteoclasts d) Osteogenic cells 6. A progressive, degenerative, non-inflammatory disorder characterized by loss of cartilage is called: Answer: a) Gout b) Osteoporosis c) Osteoarthritis d) Rheumatoid arthritis 7. Spiral fracture can be best described as: Answer: a) Fracture straight across bone shaft b) Fracture at an angle to the bone shaft c) Fracture with more than two fragments d) Fracture that twists...
Follow-up for the complications of osteoporosis as they affect the spine. Mrs. Smith had a 6-month history of progressive disabling back pain visibly associated with progressive kyphotic deformity of the thoracolumbar spine, with an attendant cervical lordosis. X-rays of the thoracic spine reveal a compression fracture of T11 and 1. I advised the patient that such fractures even without trauma may be complications of underlying osteoporosis as severe as hers. 1. Which term best describes Mrs. Smith's condition? A. Osteoarthritis...
Steroids are often given for severe inflammatory pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. For acute surgical pain, however, these drugs are rarely used, even though inflammation is probably the major cause of postoperative pain. What is the rationale for the contrasting approaches? Make sure that you discuss how inflammation happens with RA. Then discuss how steroids can help reduce that inflammation. Then discuss why inflammation occurs following surgery. Discuss how RA inflammation is different than surgical inflammation. Finally, explain why a...