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What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis -
ANSWER Osteoarthritis is local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - ANSWER X-rays
Which describes joint crepitation - ANSWER Grating sound
What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - ANSWER Groin pain
What is a Herberdens node - ANSWER Osteophyte formation
Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - ANSWER A
normal physical exam
Mrs. Rockwood is having more and more problems with her osteoarthritis her right shoulder
and back have been really bothering her she enjoys housekeeping and takes pride in her
clean house and is having difficulty getting it accomplished what would you suggest -
ANSWER Space the cleaning out throughout the week cleaning one room Per day
Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational therapy is to help with her pain. What
information should the nurse include in teaching? - ANSWER Take oral pain
medication 45 minutes before your therapy session
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, What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - ANSWER Maintain joint function and
mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity - ANSWER Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the clinic complaining of right shoulder
pain for two days. Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the kitchen cabinets. I
sees her left hand to come her hair because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has
had to sleep in a recliner for comfort. She's on Synthroid and has been on estrogen
replacement for five years. She is prescribed NSAIDS what shows understanding -
ANSWER I should take it with food
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest teaching - ANSWER Remove
all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might be expected method of
treatment - ANSWER Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what would be a treatment goal -
ANSWER Improvement of function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis - ANSWER Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis - ANSWER Loss of joint
function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to repetitive heavy lifting at work. He
wants conservative treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for Mr. Baldwin
- ANSWER Corticosteroid injections
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What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis -
ANSWER Osteoarthritis is local versus systemic
Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - ANSWER X-rays
Which describes joint crepitation - ANSWER Grating sound
What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - ANSWER Groin pain
What is a Herberdens node - ANSWER Osteophyte formation
Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - ANSWER A
normal physical exam
Mrs. Rockwood is having more and more problems with her osteoarthritis her right shoulder
and back have been really bothering her she enjoys housekeeping and takes pride in her
clean house and is having difficulty getting it accomplished what would you suggest -
ANSWER Space the cleaning out throughout the week cleaning one room Per day
Mrs. Rockford is prescribed physical and occupational therapy is to help with her pain. What
information should the nurse include in teaching? - ANSWER Take oral pain
medication 45 minutes before your therapy session
1
, What is a management goal of osteoarthritis - ANSWER Maintain joint function and
mobility
What is an advantage of NSAIDS WITH COX2 selectivity - ANSWER Les G.I. toxicity
Mrs. Myers a 57-year-old factory worker comes to the clinic complaining of right shoulder
pain for two days. Denies trauma. Start of the day after she cleaned the kitchen cabinets. I
sees her left hand to come her hair because of her pain. More bothersome at night and has
had to sleep in a recliner for comfort. She's on Synthroid and has been on estrogen
replacement for five years. She is prescribed NSAIDS what shows understanding -
ANSWER I should take it with food
An MRI is ordered what should be included in pretest teaching - ANSWER Remove
all jewelry
An MRI shows osteoarthritis and right shoulder what might be expected method of
treatment - ANSWER Heat or ice
If surgery becomes an indication for a shoulder what would be a treatment goal -
ANSWER Improvement of function
What is a surgical procedure for shoulder arthritis - ANSWER Hemi arthroplasty
What is a consideration of a complication of Osteoarthritis - ANSWER Loss of joint
function
Mr. Baldwin has severe left shoulder arthritis related to repetitive heavy lifting at work. He
wants conservative treatment not surgery. What is a likely treatment option for Mr. Baldwin
- ANSWER Corticosteroid injections
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