Musculoskeletal System
These make up the musculoskeletal system
What are muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage?
A general term that refers to inflammation, or swelling of the joints.
What is Arthritis?
These are caused when the soft tissue around a joint is damaged.
What are strains and sprains?
This class of drugs strengthens bone by preventing resorption of bone tissue
What is Bisphosphonates?
Colchicine is an anti-gout medication with a narrow therapeutic index which cause these symptoms with toxicity.
What is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizure and abnormal heart rhythm?
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What is the number of bones in the human skeleton?
A common disease caused by aging and/or injury
What is Osteoarthritis?
This is a broken bone caused by an accident or by osteoporosis.
What is a fracture?
These OTC medications are contraindicated in residents with heart failure, kidney failure, stomach ulcers and those taking anticoagulants.
What are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? ex: ibuprofen; naproxen
Important to remember when administering bisphosphonates such as Fosamax (alendronate) to residents with osteoporosis.
What is must be taken with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes to reduce esophagus irritation.
Bones allow the body to move and also do this.
What is protect organs?
A condition cased by the painful buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints.
What is Gout?
A condition that may be caused by several factors, including aging, in which bones become porous or brittle, causing them to break easily.
What is Osteoporosis?
Prescription NSAIDs come with a boxed warning related to these concerns.
What is increased GI bleeding risk and increased risk of CVA and MI?
(cardiovascular accident and myocardial infarction)
This class of drugs are used to treat osteomyelitis but a culture must be obtained before starting the medication.
What is antibiotics?
These connect muscles to bones
What are tendons?
A disease caused by an auto-immune illness
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
This is a broken bone that does not break the skin.
What is a closed fracture?
These medications are the last choice for treatment due to their side effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea) which are stronger in geriatric residents.
What are opioids?
Back pain may be treated with this class of drugs but can cause sedation, low blood pressure, fainting and may cause visual hallucinations.
What are skeletal muscle relaxants?
Some muscles can be controlled, others cannot.
What are voluntary and involuntary muscles?
An infection of bone tissue caused by bacteria or fungi.
What is Osteomyelitis?
A broken bone that penetrates the skin is called an open fracture or _______.
What is a compound fracture?
These medications can cause serious side effects such as mood changes, increased blood sugar, increased blood pressure, swelling and can weaken the immune system.
What are corticosteroids?
Do not give acetaminophen (Tylenol) to residents with this problem.
What is severe liver impairment?