WALDEN-NRNP 6560 EXAM WITH LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADE A+

WALDEN-NRNP 6560 EXAM WITH LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADE A+ Difference between RA and OA - RA Treatments - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, DMARDS, Biologics, Targeted DMARDs - - other than ASA, NSAIDs increase risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Can cause UGI bleed. May need to take with a PPI Corticosteroids - Gives quick pain and inflammation relief. Also slows down your immune system helping control autoimmune diseases Risks: Glaucoma, cataracts, fluid retention, mood and behavioral changes, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, increased appetite, osteoporosis, thin skin Traditional DMARDs - suppress the immune system, decreases inflammation, slows down joint damage DMARDs: Risks - Harder to fight infections, increase chance of CA low blood cell counts, diarrhea, HA, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, stomach upset. Can take several weeks to work. May be prescribed an NSAID DMARDS: biologic (TNF a antagonist) EIA - Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab DMARDs-biologic Risks - not available PO, only IV infusions. Weakens the immune system. (if exposed) TB or Hep B may come back. May cause HF or MS DMARDs-biologic Side Effects - HA injection site reaction infusion reaction - starts with transmission followed by retroviral infection by one of the strains of the HIV-1 and HIV-2 Finally progression of the disease HIV infects cells that express the CD4 receptor and include: - Macrophages cD4 T lymphocytes Langerhans cell of the skill