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Flashcards in Rheumatoid Arthritis Deck (10)
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1
Q

T or F? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects the joints.

A

True

2
Q

Is there a particular age group that is affected?

A

No, it can occur at any age .

4
Q

What are other clinical symptoms associated with

Rheumatoid arthritis ?

A

Fatigue ,

weight loss

Low grade fever

5
Q

What factor will be found in the blood of a client with this form of arthritis ?

A

Rheumatoid factor

6
Q

_______ will also be elevated in the blood.

A

Erythrocytes sedimentation rate

7
Q

Which 5 Joint are mostly affected?

A

Joints, in hands , wrists, feet, elbows, shoulders

8
Q

Will these joint be affected unilaterally or bilaterally?

A

Bilaterally -both hands , feet, knees, etc

9
Q

Due to inflammation of the synovial membranes, which damages cartilage, joint ___ are seen.

A

Deformities

10
Q

_____are the primary drug therapy.

A

NSAIDs

10
Q

Should you encourage this client to exercise??

A

Yes, activity helps the pain

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