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NUR 160 Exam 3 Questions and AnswersT/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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