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NUR 160 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of cartilage b/w


them - ✔✔true



define RA - ✔✔chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints



scope of RA - ✔✔stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)



list risk factors for RA - ✔✔age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity



list signs of RA - ✔✔joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever


T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body -


✔✔false



define flare-ups - ✔✔a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms



define remission - ✔✔reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease



list RA diagnostics - ✔✔x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF,


synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy


what are rheumatoid factors? - ✔✔proteins produced by your immune system that can attack

, healthy tissue in your body


list RA medical managements - ✔✔DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain relief, surgical


intervention, slow progression of joint damage


list DMARDs - ✔✔Humira, Rituxan, Remicade



list RA nursing interventions - ✔✔additional sleep, exercise, strength training, aerobic


exercise


(swimming, walking), yoga, ROM, heat, proper med use, proper diet


foods to avoid for RA - ✔✔red meat, dairy, corn oil, fried foods, fast food, processed food,


salt,


sugar, alcohol, and grilled foods from charcoal


foods to help RA - ✔✔olive oil, fish, greens, omega-3 fatty acids, beans, broccoli, cherries,


citrus fruits, nuts, ginger, green tea, soy, turmeric, whole grains


what is the prognosis for RA? - ✔✔stage I: early effects, stage IV: terminal



list the differences of RA and OA - ✔✔OA = mechanical wear and tear on joints


RA = autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the

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