CAUSES OF OA
Name a metabolic disorder that can cause OA
Diabetes
True or False:
Osteoarthritis affects the bones, joints, and muscles.
False
What is a risk factor for patients on Aspirin?
Risk for Bleeding
True or False:
Burning is normal during the first few days/weeks with use of topical steroids
True
Why is obesity such a big risk factor for OA?
Obesity causes increased stress on the bones and joints
What is the cause of pain in patients with OA?
Inflammation due to friction
Cereals, spinach, and rhubarb can lower the absorption of calcium.
True or False:
It's important to wear gloves when applying topical steroids to the knee joints
True
True or False:
Osteoarthritis is caused by a decrease in progesterone
False. OA is caused by a decrease in estrogen
What is excess bone growth called?
Bone spurs
Why is PT so important for patients with OA?
Improves/maintains function of joints and muscles
True or False:
Missed doses of topical steroids shouldn't ever be applied late
False
Name 3 risk factors of Osteoarthritis
Aging, genetics, hormones, obesity, joint injury, metabolic disorders
Where are the Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes located? (Name the joint)
Heberden's: DIP (distal interphalangeal)
Bouchard's: PIP (proximal interphalageal)
Name 2 medications to treat OA
Aspirin, Capsaicin, Celecoxib, Calcium
Administration of analgesics, hot/cold packs, patient education to keep to treatment plan
Explain the pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis
Breakdown of cartilage leads to bone-to-bone friction which causes pain and inflammation.
What are the unsightly nodes which develop as a result of OA called?
Heberden's and Bouchard's
Name 4 non-pharmacological treatment methods for OA
Weight loss, hot/cold compress, OT, PT, Aerobic exercise, appropriate footwear, assistive devices, patient education
Name 2 nursing diagnoses for OA
Pain, ineffective sleeping patterns, self-care deficit