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SLE
RA
MS
Immunity/General
IBD
100
Women, usually of childbearing age and sometimes drug induced from procainamide and hydralazine.
What are risk factors for SLE
100
A chronic systemic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of the connective tissues.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
100
The four classifications of MS
What is Relapsing Remitting, Primary Progressive, Secondary Progressive and Progressive Relapsing
100
Chronic inflammation of all or part of the gastrointestinal system characterized by mucosal ulcers and erosion
What is IBD
100
Bowel perforation
What is a serious adverse affect of not adhering to recommended plan of care
200
Type of lupis that is limited to the skin
What is Discoid lupus
200
Relieve pain, reduce inflammation, slow or stop joint damage, improve well-being and ability to function.
What are goals of treatment for RA.
200
Pharmacologic therapy for MS
What is Adrenal corticosteroid therapy, muscle relaxants and immunosuppressants.
200
The standard treatment of TB disease
What is a four-drug therapy for six to nine months including isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide.
200
5-30 diarrhea stools per day with blood and mucus, cramping in the left lower quadrant relieved only by defacation and anemia and weight loss
What are clinical characteristics of Ulcerative Colitis
300
Anti-DNA antibody testing, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, serum complement levels, CBC, Urinalysis, kidney biopsy
What are important diagnostic test to run when Lupus is suspected.
300
Rheumatoid factors, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CBC, antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide, examination of synovial fluid and X-rays.
What are diagnostic tests for RA
300
Nurse planning for the patient with MS
What is client gets adequate rest, maintains autonomy as long as possible, verbalizes understanding of coping mechanisms and adequately participates in PT, OT and exercise programs.
300
To be considered noninfectious, individuals with TB disease must meet three criteria:
What are: 1) three consecutive negative AFB sputum smears collected in 8-24-hour interval (at least one must be an early morning specimen), 2) clinical improvement of symptoms, and 3) compliance with treatment regime for two weeks or longer.
300
Severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.
What are the most common symptoms of IBD.
400
Monitor blood count, monitor renal and liver functions studies, administering oral medications with food, increasing fluids, monitor for signs of abnormal bleeding and use meticulous hand hygiene
What is nursing care for clients on immunosuppressive drugs
400
Aspirin, mild analgesics, low-dose oral corticosteroids and DMARDs.
What are the general pharmacological therapies used to treat RA?
400
Vision problems such as blurry vision, unusual body sensations such as numbness, fatigue, heat related problems, and walking problems.
What are Common early symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
400
Epinephrine
What is the first line of treatment for Anaphylaxis.
400
The goals of treatment for IBD
What is rest the bowel, alleviate symptoms, control inflammation, combat infection, correct malnutrition and improve quality of life.
500
Along with avoiding smoking and consuming a healthy diet that includes oily fish a client with SLE should:
What is avoid sun exposure.
500
DMARDS
What are disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs that may take several weeks or months to see beneficial effects.
500
An autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the spinal cord and brain
What is Multiple Sclerosis.
500
Supportive care for Anaphylaxis
What is oxygen for respiratory distress, intravenous fluids for hypotension & removal of target mediators through use of antihistamines & corticosteroids.
500
Drugs that might be instrumental in decreasing inflammation and achieving remission.
What is sulfasalazine.