S&S
This condition is characterized by bradykinesia and rigidity.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
This condition is caused by the degeneration of articular cartilage over time.
What is osteoarthritis?
Acetaminophen and NSAIDS are used to manage this non-inflammatory joint condition.
What is osteoarthritis?
This blood test is often elevated in autoimmune conditions like RA and JIA and indicates inflammation.
What is ESR & CRP?
Patients with gout should be advised to limit this type of food, known to increase uric acid levels.
What are purine-rich foods (like red meat, organ meats, shellfish)?
Morning stiffness that lasts less than 30 minutes.
What is osteoarthritis?
This condition is caused by deposits of monosodium urate crystals in the joints.
What is gout?
This medication is used in Parkinson’s to increase dopamine levels in the brain.
What is levodopa/carbidopa?
This substance is elevated in the blood and joints during a gout flare.
What is uric acid?
Patients with Parkinson’s may need teaching about safety with this common symptom that affects walking.
What is shuffling gait or fall risk?
Systemic symptoms like fatigue and low-grade fever.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This condition results from a loss of dopamine-producing neurons.
What is Parkinson Disease?
This medication class slows disease progression in RA and JIA.
What are DMARDs?
A positive result on this test supports the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is rheumatoid factor (RF)?
Patients with JIA and RA should be encouraged to maintain this to preserve joint function.
What is regular, gentle exercise or range-of-motion activities?
Red, hot, swollen big toe
What is gout?
Exact cause is unknown but involves system deregulation and chronic inflammation.
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
This medication is used to prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid production.
What is allopurinol?
This quick imaging test can show joint space narrowing, bone spurs, and cartilage loss in OA.
What is an X-ray?
A key point for OA self-management includes this type of routine, such as swimming or biking.
What is low-impact exercise?
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
This autoimmune disorder involves the synovial membrane and results in pannus formation.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Pregnancy is not recommended for this drug.
What is methotrexate?
In Parkinson’s disease, this type of imaging may be used to assess dopamine transporter levels in the brain.
What is a DaTscan?
Methotrexate requires teaching about avoiding this because they are at risk for infection.
What are live vaccines?