Osteo Arthritis
Goal of therapy
What is reduce of pain and inflammation
Hallmark Symptom of the disorder
What is joint fixation and deformity
Exam that is the gold standard for testing the effectiveness of treatment
What is Bone density Scan
Medication belonging to a class of Uricosurics
What is Probenecid
Hylagan injections replace this natural substance
What is·hyaluronic acid
Drug class that requires patient to notify of any vision changes
What is Cytotoxic Type 1 Drugs: Major Non-Biologics
Medication that may require allergy testing before being prescribed
What is Calcitonin-Salmon
Acute attacks are often treated first with this medication class.
What are NSAID's
Considered a result of ___________
What is overuse
Goal of therapy:
What is Slow the progression and minimize disability
Medication that requires client to remain upright after administration
What is alendronate
Instruct your client to drink more than 2 liters of water per day while taking this medication
What is probenecid
NSAID's may be prescribed but carry a risk of
What is bleeding
Medication given subcutaneously twice per week
What is entercept
Medication class of drugs that can cause blood clotting
What is SERMS
Medication belonging to Xanthine oxidase inhibitor class.
What is allopurinol
Adjuvant therapy that may help provide symptom relief
What is Nutritional Counseling/ Weight Loss
Immunosuppression is a risk with which class of medications
What is DMARDS
Medication that requires appropriate levels of calcium and Vitamin D to work
What is Alendronate
Patients suffering with this condition should avoid foods high in ___________
What is Purines