NR 545 STUDY SHEET 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPERT
VERIFIED
◉Rheumatoid arthritis pharm. Answer: Pharm: Methotrexate, a
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD), is the first line
treatment for RA. Methotrexate inhibits DNA synthesis, repair, and
cellular replication
◉Ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: a type of arthritis that causes
inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
Hunched over back
◉Ankylosing spondylitis s/s. Answer: back pain and stiffness that
improves with exercise and isn't relieved by rest.
pain and swelling in other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees
and ribs.
fatigue (extreme tiredness)
◉Ankylosing spondylitis dx. Answer: Tx: anti-inflammatory and
selfcare
, ◉Bursitis. Answer: a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-
filled sacs — called bursae (bur-SEE) — that cushion the bones,
tendons and muscles near your joints
◉Bursitis tx. Answer: Tx: Resting the affected area and using
bandages and anti-inflammatory medications usually helps to make
the inflammation go away. Antibiotics are used if bacteria are
involved. If the symptoms don't improve, surgery to remove the
inflamed bursa is considered.
◉Headaches-. Answer: migraine is leading cause of disability.
More common in women
◉Headaches dx. Answer: Dx: CT Scan
First or worst migraine
New or unexplained neurologic symptoms
New onset headaches in patients with cancer or HIV infection
Episodic headache with hypertension, palpitations, and diaphoresis
Associated symptoms: fever, stiff neck, papilledema, cognitive
impairment, personality change.
New onset headache after 50 years of age
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used when there is a
suspicion of posterior fossa lesions or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPERT
VERIFIED
◉Rheumatoid arthritis pharm. Answer: Pharm: Methotrexate, a
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD), is the first line
treatment for RA. Methotrexate inhibits DNA synthesis, repair, and
cellular replication
◉Ankylosing spondylitis. Answer: a type of arthritis that causes
inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
Hunched over back
◉Ankylosing spondylitis s/s. Answer: back pain and stiffness that
improves with exercise and isn't relieved by rest.
pain and swelling in other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees
and ribs.
fatigue (extreme tiredness)
◉Ankylosing spondylitis dx. Answer: Tx: anti-inflammatory and
selfcare
, ◉Bursitis. Answer: a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-
filled sacs — called bursae (bur-SEE) — that cushion the bones,
tendons and muscles near your joints
◉Bursitis tx. Answer: Tx: Resting the affected area and using
bandages and anti-inflammatory medications usually helps to make
the inflammation go away. Antibiotics are used if bacteria are
involved. If the symptoms don't improve, surgery to remove the
inflamed bursa is considered.
◉Headaches-. Answer: migraine is leading cause of disability.
More common in women
◉Headaches dx. Answer: Dx: CT Scan
First or worst migraine
New or unexplained neurologic symptoms
New onset headaches in patients with cancer or HIV infection
Episodic headache with hypertension, palpitations, and diaphoresis
Associated symptoms: fever, stiff neck, papilledema, cognitive
impairment, personality change.
New onset headache after 50 years of age
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used when there is a
suspicion of posterior fossa lesions or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
