DISEASES
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
RANDOM
100
This form of arthritis is different from other forms of arthritis because it affects both the left and right side of the body.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
100
The client is diagnosed to have fibromalgia. Which of the following signs and symptoms is commonly experienced by the client? 1. Irritability 2. Sleep disturbances 3. Fever 4. Lethargy
What is sleep disturbances
100
The nurse must emphasize to the patient the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication regimen to avoid complications of GCA such as what?
What is blindness
100
What is GOUT caused by?
What is hyperuricemia (increased serum uric acid)
100
Which of the following is the most common site of join effusion? 1. Shoulder 2. Hip 3. Elbow 4. Knee
What is the knee
200
A systemic autoimmune disease that can affect any body system
What is systemic lupus erythematous
200
Foot drop occurs when there is injury to which of the following areas?
What is Achilles
200
These medications are used to manage symptoms of rheumatic disease
What is NSAIDS, DMSRDs
200
These sodium urate crystals are deposited in peripheral areas of the body such as the great toe, the hands, and the ear.
What is Tophi
200
The client has been diagnosed with OA for the last 7 years and has tried multiple medical treatments and alternative treatments and alternative treatments but still has significant joint pain. Which psychosocial client problem would the nurse identify? 1. Severe pain 2. Body-image disturbances 3. Knowledge Deficit 4. Depression
What is Depression
300
The nurse is teaching the client newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematous about the condition. Which statement by the client indicates teaching was effective? 1. I should avoid prolonged sun exposure 2. MY medications will ultimately correct my problem 3. I do not need to make any changes in my diet 4. My energy level will gradually increase over time
What is "I should avoid prolonged sun exposure".
300
Adalimumab (Humira) is given to a client for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following side effects is associated with the medication? 1. Numbness 2. Diarrhea 3. Urinary retention 4. Weight gain
What is numbness
300
A client with osteoarthritis tells the nurse she is concerned that the disease will prevent her from doing her chores. Which suggestion should the nurse offer? 1. Do all your chores in the evening, when pain and stiffness are least pronounced 2. Do all your chores after performing morning exercises to loosen up 3. Pace yourself and rest frequently especially after activities 4. Do all your chores in the morning, when pain and stiffness are least pronounced.
What is Pace yourself and rest frequently especially after activities.
300
In fibromyalgia, what causes central amplification of pain signals?
What is the central nervous system's ascending and descending pathways function abnormally
300
What can you determine from bone xrays?
What is density, texture, erosion, and changes in bone relationships
400
What does Scleroderma affect in the body?
What is skin, blood vessel walls, and internal organs
400
The nurse assess which of the following clinical manifestations in a client with osteomyelitis? Select all that apply: 1. Fever 2. Nausea 3. Night sweats 4. Petechial 5. Cool extremities 6. Restlessness
What is fever, nausea, night sweats, and restlessness
400
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) in the recent months. The nurse tells the client to visit which of the following while on the treatment? 1. Dentist 2. Ophthalmologist 3. Pulmonologist 4. Endocrinologist
What is an Ophthalmologist
400
The underlying mechanisms of action involved with PMR and GCA is unknown. However what is abnormally activated in both disease processes?
What is the immune system
400
What is the function of the steroid hormone calcitrol?
What is it functions to increase the amount of calcium in the blood by promoting absorption of calcium from the GI tract. IT also facilitates the mineralization of osteoid tissue.
500
In Sjogreans syndrome what type of antibodies infiltrate the exocrine glands, leading to gland dysfunction and gland destruction
What is B-cell-mediated antibodies
500
In the head to toe assessment of a patient with a rheumatic disorder, a clinical manifestation of peripheral pulses may indicate what?
What is vascular involvement or edema associated with medication effect or rheumatic disease, especially SLE or Scleroderma.
500
A client with RA presents to the clinic for a second dose of gold thioglucose (Solganal). The dose prescribed is 25 mg IM. The medication is available in 50 mg per ml. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client.
What is 0.5 ml
500
In the pathophysiology of Rheumatoid arthritis, axonal degeneration and neuronal demyelination are possible due to what?
What is the infiltration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, eosinophils, and mononuclear cells.
500
Name all 5 types of diarthrosis joints and an example of where they are located in the body.
What is 1. Ball and Socket ( hip, shoulder) 2. Hinge (Elbows) 3. Saddle (base of thumb) 4. Pivot (articulation beteen radius and ulna) 5. Gliding ( carpal bones in wrist)
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