-Joint pain, worsens with use, relieved with rest
-Joint stiffness that occurs after periods of rest
-Early morning stiffness usually resolves in 30 minutes
What is Osteoarthritis?
100
What are some laboratory tests for RA?
-Rheumatoid Factor
-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
-C-reactive protein
-Antinuclear antibody
100
-Heat and cold applications
-Exercise
-Patient teaching
What is Non-Pharmacological Treatment
100
-Rest and joint protection
-Weight loss if overweight
-Exercise
-Aerobic
-Range-of-motion
Strengthens the muscle around the joint and eases the workload of them
What is Exercise
200
-Reduce inflammation
-Pain management
-Maintenance of joint function
-Prevention or correction of joint deformity
What are goals of care for RA?
300
-Systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that
affects multiple joints
-Attacks the lining of the joints (synovial membrane)
Erosion of the cartilage, ligaments and joint capsule
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
300
Swelling of the joints
What is Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
300
Shows images of cartilage and other structures that are damaged by arthritis
Gender and Age -- females, over 60 increase risk
Genetics -- increase risk
Smoking – increase risk
Use of oral contraceptives-- decrease risk
Live birth history -- decrease risk
Breastfeeding history -- decrease risk
Menstrual history --- increase risk
400
Cracking of bones when moved known as crepitous sounds
-Fatigue, anorexia, weight loss
-Joint pain, limitation of movement
-Stiffness
-Occurs after periods of inactivity
-Lasts > 60 minutes
-s/s of inflammation
-Joint symptoms occur symmetrically
What is clinical manifestation of RA?
500
More common type of Arthritis
What is Osteoarthritis?
500
Physical Deformity and Rash and lumps of skin
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
500
Post-Op considerations of joint replacement surgery