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 - answerIgM, IgG
labs detect antibodies
treatment of lyme disease - answerDoxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime
Teach about antibiotic use
lupus - answera chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various
parts of the body
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