arthritis
CAM
Geriatric considerations
100
Hyaluronic Acid is used to
Restore synovial fluid viscosity
100
Complementary medicines are
used in addition to conventional treatments
100
Polypharmacy is when
The patient's drug regimen includes unnecessary medications. OR when a patient takes medication to treat the adverse reactions to another drug
200
Which 3 types of drugs are primary strategies for the treatment of RA
NSAIDS, Glucocorticoids, DMARDs
200
How are alternative medicines used
In place of conventional treatments
200
Do geriatric patients have an increased, decreased, or mixed response to medication?
mixed
300
DMARDs may inhibit which body system
Immune
300
Which organization is responsible for overseeing CAM quality and purity
None
300
Decreasing liver function increases or decreases medication effectiveness
increases
400
Glucosamine and Chondroitin has been shown to reduce joint pain in which levels of OA
Mild and moderate
400
This CAM can help you see the future, but has a side effect of turning your eyes blue.
The Spice Melange
400
Price is right: Since 2008 what is the percentage increase in STDs in nursing homes?
260% increase
500
Which key inflammatory mediator is inhibited by Tumor Necrosis factor treatments
TNF-Alpha
500
How much of the active ingredient is most likely in this vial?
none
500
When not complaining about Diabeetus, This guy was being made young by aliens
Wilford Brimley