Autoimmune disorder
This chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affects joints, causing inflammation and progressive disfigurement.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Gout is caused by the accumulation of this substance in the joints.
What is uric acid?
This condition occurs when calcium levels in the blood are lower than 8.5 mg/dL.
What is hypocalcemia?
This neuromuscular blocking agent is used during surgery for endotracheal intubation and muscle paralysis.
What is Succinylcholine?
Patients taking NSAIDs should be advised to take them with this to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.
What is food?
This class of medications is typically the first line of treatment for pain and inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis but does not alter disease progression.
What are NSAIDs?
This medication is used to prevent uric acid production.
What is Allopurinol?
These are two common symptoms of hypocalcemia due to increased nerve and muscle excitability.
What are muscle twitching and seizures?
This botulinum toxin medication prevents the release of acetylcholine, leading to muscle relaxation.
What is Botox?
This osteoporosis medication is obtained from salmon and is considered a second-line treatment for reducing fractures.
What is Calcitonin Salmon (Miacalcin)?
This corticosteroid is commonly used to manage RA flare-ups but is not recommended for long-term use due to side effects.
What is Prednisone?
This medication is used for acute gout attacks but has a narrow therapeutic index, requiring routine serum monitoring.
What is Colchicine?
A patient with a calcium level of 6.9 mg/dL should have this nursing priority implemented immediately.
What is initiate seizure precautions?
This muscle relaxant is used to reduce spasms in patients with multiple Sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries.
What is baclofen?
A patient taking calcium supplements should be advised to also take this vitamin to enhance calcium absorption and prevent deficiency.
What is Vitamin D?
This medication is the first-line non-biologic DMARD used to slow the progression of RA by interfering with folic acid metabolism.
What is Methotrexate?
A patient with gout should avoid excessive consumption of these types of foods.
What are foods high in purines (e.g., red meat, shellfish, alcohol)?
This medication is used for postmenopausal osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast activity to reduce bone resorption.
What is Alendronate (Fosamax)?
Dantrolene is used to treat this life-threatening condition associated with anesthesia.
What is malignant hyperthermia?
Oxybutynin is used to treat an overactive bladder by inhibiting this neurotransmitter.
What is Acetylcholine (ACh)?
DMARDs are considered the standard of care for early RA treatment because they do this to the disease process.
What is modify immune and inflammatory responses?
This class of medications, commonly used for hypertension and diuresis, can increase the risk of gout by affecting uric acid levels.
What are thiazide diuretics?
This osteoporosis medication binds to estrogen receptors to produce estrogen-like effects on bone.
What is Raloxifene (Evista)?
Baclofen works similarly to this neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
This medication is a direct-acting parasympathomimetic used to increase bladder muscle contraction in patients with urinary retention.
What is Bethanechol (Urecholine)?