NUR 160 Exam 3 | questions and
answers 100% verified 2026/2027
Updated.
define arthritis - inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and
tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and
bending
OA signs and symptoms - pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone
spurs, grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage
therapy, and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage
maintenance of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking aids
foods to avoid for OA - processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids,
sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat
dairy, and alcohol
foods that help OA - oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli,
green tea, garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of
affected cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of
cartilage b/w them - true
define RA - chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
scope of RA - stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
list risk factors for RA - age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity
list signs of RA - joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body -
false
define flare-ups - a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
list RA diagnostics - x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF,
synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - proteins produced by your immune system that can
attack healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain relief,
surgical intervention, slow progression of joint damage
list DMARDs - Humira, Rituxan, Remicade
list RA nursing interventions - additional sleep, exercise, strength training, aerobic
exercise (swimming, walking), yoga, ROM, heat, proper med use, proper diet
answers 100% verified 2026/2027
Updated.
define arthritis - inflammation of a joint
name the 4 types of arthritis - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
what causes OA? - long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
name the two forms of OA - primary and secondary
what is the cause of primary OA? - unknown origin
what is the cause of secondary OA? - trauma, infection, previous fractures, wear and
tear from rep work, stress on weight-bearing joints, RA, occupational stooping and
bending
OA signs and symptoms - pain, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, loss of flexibility, bone
spurs, grinding/crackling noises
list OA diagnostics - x-ray, MRI, bone scans
list medical managements for OA - Tylenol, NSAIDs, Celebrex, ambulation, massage
therapy, and relaxation techniques, and surgical intervention
list OA nursing interventions - alternate positions w/ periods of rest, encourage
maintenance of ADLs, weight reduction plan, assess for GI bleeding, walking aids
foods to avoid for OA - processed foods, prepackaged meals, omega-6 fatty acids,
sugar and sugar alternatives, red meat, fried foods, refined carbs, cheese, high fat
dairy, and alcohol
foods that help OA - oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), oils, dairy, leafy greens, broccoli,
green tea, garlic, nuts
what is the prognosis for OA? - chronic condition leading to permanent destruction of
affected cartilage and underlying bone
T/F: regarding OA, bones rub against other bones because of the destruction of
cartilage b/w them - true
define RA - chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of synovial joints
scope of RA - stage 1 (early effects) → stage 4 (terminal)
list risk factors for RA - age, sex, genetics, smoking, history of live births, obesity
list signs of RA - joint pain, tenderness, weight loss, fatigue or weakness, fever
T/F: regarding RA, the same symptoms will not present on only one side of the body -
false
define flare-ups - a sudden outburst of worsening symptoms
define remission - reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
list RA diagnostics - x-ray, ANA, CRP, ESR, latex agglutination test, RBC count, RF,
synovial fluid aspiration, synovial fluid biopsy
what are rheumatoid factors? - proteins produced by your immune system that can
attack healthy tissue in your body
list RA medical managements - DMARDs, NSAIDs, Capsaicin, fish oil, pain relief,
surgical intervention, slow progression of joint damage
list DMARDs - Humira, Rituxan, Remicade
list RA nursing interventions - additional sleep, exercise, strength training, aerobic
exercise (swimming, walking), yoga, ROM, heat, proper med use, proper diet
