Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prednisone effects
What is reduce inflammation and decreases pain
Arthroplasty will accomplish this
First thing to assess in anaphylaxis reaction
What is airway
SLE signs & symptoms
What are facial butterfly rash, chronic back pain, iritis, thickened skin
Medication that is used to treat gout
What is allopurinol
Lab value to monitor for effectiveness of Ibuprofen
What is erythrocyte Sed Rate that shows inflammation
Levels of this lab can be concerning prior to surgery
What is the WBC count
What to do first when anaphylaxis occurs from giving IV medication?
What is to Stop medication
Hydroxychloroquine symptom to report immediately
What is blurred vision or s/s of toxicity- can be sign of retinal damage
What electrolyte to increase for osteoporosis
What is calcium
Self-care teaching strategies for RA
What are: (List 1) Use palm of hands when rising from be instead of fingers; use larger joint or body surfaces instead of smaller ones; finish household tasks in short durations
Celecoxib patient teaching (list 3)
What are to watch for black, tarry stools, dark-colored urine, abdominal pain, coffee-ground emesis, take with food, can also cause liver disease, upper respiratory infection, peripheral edema
Medication for treatment of anaphylaxis reaction
What is IM epi
Lab test that measures renal function
What is creatinine
Osteoporosis medication to take for postmenopausal women
What is raloxifene
Methotrexate patient teaching
What are: can take 3-6 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects, do not drink alcohol, report unexplained bleeding, avoid people with infections, avoid NSAIDs
What is enoxaparin to prevent thromboemboism
What common medication class can cause angioedema
What are ACE inhibitors
What are sunlight, pregnancy, infection
What activity can older adult start for weight-bearing
What is walking briskly
Activity that can help relieve soreness caused by stiff unused muscles
What is swimming
Osteoarthritis treatments for knee discomfort
What is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction and give example
What is tissue damage at site that can occur hours/days after exposure; test for TB is an example
Foods to avoid with gout
What are liver, sardines, shrimp
Priority medication to give to patient with osteomyelitis
What are antibiotics