Week 3 Terms: Rheumatic Diseases, Digestive Diseases, and Obesity Flashcards by Kiara S

5 Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Insidious Onset
Mild pain gradually increasing
Inflammation in fingers or wrists
Joint swelling and stiffness
Systemic symptoms during exacerbations

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Surgical repair or replacement of a joint is…

Arthroplasty

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What happens in a colostomy and ileostomy?

Damaged intestine is removed/re-routed

Opening in abdominal wall for stool elimination

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Signs and Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

Inflammation of colon & small intestine
“Skip lesions”
Thickening of intestinal walls = narrow
Obstruction
Malabsorption of nutrients diarrhea
Abdominal pain (right LQ)
Weight loss
Fatigue

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Adult Obesity is linked to…

Heart disease, stroke, Type II Diabetes, and certain types of cancers

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True/False
Psoriatic Arthritis is a genetic and environmental predisposition for adults ages 30-55.

True

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Osteoporosis can be accelerated by many factors such as…

Aging
Post-Menopausal Women; Estrogen deficiency
Sedentary Lifestyle
Hormonal Factors
Deficits in Vitamins (CA, Vit. D)
Lifestyle (smoking, caffeine)

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Lupus Erythematosus

A chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

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How is gout diagnosed?

A. Blood Test
B. Urinalysis
C. Physical Exam
D. A & C

D. A & C

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Surgical Fusion of a joint is…

A. Arthroplasty
B. Arthrodesis
C. Arthrovitis
D. None of the Above

B. Arthrodesis

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Bouchard’s Nodes

Osteoarthritis (PIP)

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True/False
Osteoarthritis affects women more than men

False
Osteoarthritis affects MEN more than WOMEN

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Juvenile Arthritis

A form of arthritis that occurs in individuals under the age of 16

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Treatment for Fibromyalgia

Medications – medicate the pain pathway (Lyrica)
Pain management strategies
Fatigue management
Massage therapy
Stress management

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10 Treatments of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Education
Activity Management
Pacing
Work Simplification
Energy Conservation
Good Sleep Habits
Pain Treatment
Addressing Psychosocial factors such as depression/stress/anxiety
Treatment for orthostatic hypotension
Memory Aids

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What are the bony enlargement and persistent synovitis disrupt ligaments?

Bouchard Nodes (PIP)
Heberden Nodes (DIP)
Z deformity (thumb)

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Name 2 nodes and 1 joint

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What is Psoriatic Arthritis Characterized by?

Asymmetrical Joint Pain
Stiffness
Swollen Fingers and Toes
Foot Pain; Often Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis
Lower Back Pain- Spondylitis

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True/False
Bone mass peaks in young adulthood and declines over time.

True

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Synovitis

Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint

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Scleroderma

Chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue

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Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

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Severe Fatigue
Not relieved by sleep or rest
Post-exertion malaise (PEM)- simple task results in severe need for rest/nap
Sleep Problems
Difficulties with memory/thinking
Feelings of being dizzy, weak, faint, severe tiredness

True/False
Women are 2-3x more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) than men.

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True

6 Localized Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

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Pain with movement
Limited joint movement
Enlarged Joint
Instability
Post-Activity Flare-ups of Pain/Swelling
May affect one or multiple joints

**What types of treatment can be done for Psoriatic Arthritis?**

Anti-inflammatory treatments Anti-rheumatic drugs Immunosuppressants Steroid injections Joint protection Joint replacement surgery

**Gout**

A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

**Which joints are commonly affected by osteoarthritis?**

Thumb CMC Shoulder Joint Weight Bearing Joints; *Cervical, Lumbar, Hips, Knees*

**Psoriasis**

Chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales

**Heberden's Nodes**

Osteoarthritis (DIP)

**What are some ways to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) and/or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?**

Medication to target pain, inflammation Physical agent modalities *(careful selection based on stage of disease)-Ultrasound - TENS -* Edema Management Orthotics Therapeutic Activities/Exercise Ergonomics/Education Joint Replacement Surgery *(more common for OA)*

**What are the types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases?**

Crohn's Disease Colitits

**Chronic Fatigue Syndrome**

A debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and may be made worse by physical or mental activity

**Rheumatoid Arthritis**

A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked

**Pannus**

Inflamed hyperplastic synovial tissue destroys cartilage

**Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia**

Widespread Pain Fatigue - Sleep disrupted by pain Decreased ability to focus on and attend to tasks

**Crepitus**

A grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.

**A colostomy connects the to the wall.**

A colostomy connects the **colon** to the **abdominal** wall.

**Z deformity of thumb Osteoarthritis (OA)**

Hyperextension MCP, IP flexion

**4 Signs and Symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis**

Onset is usually more acute Larger joints are more affected Persistent joint pain, swelling, stiffness Skin rash, high fever

**True/False** Kyphosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine, causing the hunching of the back.

**False** Kyphosis is the excessive OUTWARD curvature of the spine, causing the hunching of the back.

**Fibromyalgia**

Chronic condition with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and fibrous soft tissue

**Psoriatic Arthritis**

An inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis of the skin

**Z deformity of thumb Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)**

Hyperextension of IP, MCP flexion

**Treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)**

Maintaining joint integrity Reducing inflammation Pain management

**Treatment for Gout**

Anti-Inflammatory Medication Pain Management May limit weight-bearing temporarily

**Describe how ulcerative colitis affects the intestines.**

Inflammation starts in the rectum Ulcers form distal to proximal Highly vascularized area Tissue damage interferes with absorption of fluid/electrolytes

**Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis**

Diarrhea Bloody stools Abdominal cramping Ion deficiency Fever Weight loss

**Colitis manifests itself at what age?** ## Footnote A. Adolescents B. Ages 15-19 C. Ages 20-30 D. Ages 30-40

C. Ages 20-30

**What are some risk factors of osteoarthritis?**

Obesity Aging Genetics Injury Abuse/Trauma

**How is ulcerative colitis treated?**

Avoiding exacerbation triggers (physical/emotional) Anti-inflammatory medications Immunosuppressants Antimotility agents Nutritional supplements Antimicrobials Surgical resection

**How can you diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis(PA)?**

No single test can diagnose Imaging of tendons/ligaments in feet and low back Blood tests can rule out other types of disease (ex. RF is not present in PA)

**Osteoporosis**

A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily

**True/False** Crohn's Disease manifests itself in adulthood.

**False** Crohn's Disease manifests itself in **adolescence**.

**Mallet Finger**

damage to the extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) of the finger resulting in an inability to extend the finger at the DIPJ

Week 3 Terms: Rheumatic Diseases, Digestive Diseases, and Obesity Flashcards

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