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NR442 Exam 1,2,3 And Final Exam Bundle /NR 442
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rheumatic diseases are characterized by - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ ⚬Inflammation
⚬Loss of function of connective tissue and supporting
body structures
⚬Possible autoimmune component
what body structures do rheumatic diseases usually
effect - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Mostly affects joints but
can affect tendons, muscles and sometimes even
organs
are rheumatic diseases usually acute or chronic -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ •Usually chronic, but can have
acute episodes
the therapies for rheumatic disease are usually
designed to - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ provide symptom
relief- no cure
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what is the cause of inflammation in osteoarthritis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ stress on joints
what is the cause of inflammation in rheumatoid
arthritis and gout - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ autoimmune
response
what are omega 6 PUFAs precursors to - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ •pro-inflammatory eicosanoids
sources of omega 6 PUFAs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
⚬Linoleic acid: safflower, sunflower, soybean, and corn
oils
⚬Arachidonic acid: chicken, eggs
what are omega 3 PUFAs precursors to - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ anti-inflammatory eicosanoids
sources of omega 3 PUFAs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
⚬Alpha-linolenic acid: flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts,
canola oil
⚬EPA and DHA: fish
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what do people typically get more of omega 3 or 6 -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ but people often have much more
omega 6 in diet so there is an imbalance in
consumption between the two meaning much more
inflammation eicosanoids (we need some acute to fight
off infections and injuries but we don't want too much
inflamm or chronic inflamm)
Diagnosis of arthritis includes what 3 things -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ symptoms, physical examination,
biochemical assessment
symptoms of arthritis for diagnosis - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ ⚬Pain, loss of function
physical examination of arthritis for diagnosis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Redness, swelling
Biochemical assessment of arthritis for diagnosis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Rheumatoid factor
⚬Plasma copper levels
⚬CRP
⚬Homocysteine
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rheumatoid factor - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ self reacting
antibodies found in the serum of rheumatic disease
patients, will be elevated if have RA
plasma copper levels - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ high levels
are associated with RA or the severity of RA
inflammatory markers - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ CRP and
homocysteine
pain treatment for arthritis - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
tylenol
what are DMARDs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Methotrexate
⚬Humira
disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs (ONLY for RA)
NSAIDs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ ibuprofen(motrin, advil),
naproxen(aleve), aspirin
how do NSAIDs work - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ slow down
bodies production of prostaglandins by inhibiting two
enzymes cox 1 and cox 2
NR442 Exam 1,2,3 And Final Exam Bundle /NR 442
Community Health Nursing Newest 2025/2026
Actual Exam Complete All Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+
rheumatic diseases are characterized by - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ ⚬Inflammation
⚬Loss of function of connective tissue and supporting
body structures
⚬Possible autoimmune component
what body structures do rheumatic diseases usually
effect - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Mostly affects joints but
can affect tendons, muscles and sometimes even
organs
are rheumatic diseases usually acute or chronic -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ •Usually chronic, but can have
acute episodes
the therapies for rheumatic disease are usually
designed to - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ provide symptom
relief- no cure
,2|Page
what is the cause of inflammation in osteoarthritis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ stress on joints
what is the cause of inflammation in rheumatoid
arthritis and gout - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ autoimmune
response
what are omega 6 PUFAs precursors to - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ •pro-inflammatory eicosanoids
sources of omega 6 PUFAs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
⚬Linoleic acid: safflower, sunflower, soybean, and corn
oils
⚬Arachidonic acid: chicken, eggs
what are omega 3 PUFAs precursors to - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ anti-inflammatory eicosanoids
sources of omega 3 PUFAs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
⚬Alpha-linolenic acid: flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts,
canola oil
⚬EPA and DHA: fish
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what do people typically get more of omega 3 or 6 -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ but people often have much more
omega 6 in diet so there is an imbalance in
consumption between the two meaning much more
inflammation eicosanoids (we need some acute to fight
off infections and injuries but we don't want too much
inflamm or chronic inflamm)
Diagnosis of arthritis includes what 3 things -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ symptoms, physical examination,
biochemical assessment
symptoms of arthritis for diagnosis - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ ⚬Pain, loss of function
physical examination of arthritis for diagnosis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Redness, swelling
Biochemical assessment of arthritis for diagnosis -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Rheumatoid factor
⚬Plasma copper levels
⚬CRP
⚬Homocysteine
, 4|Page
rheumatoid factor - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ self reacting
antibodies found in the serum of rheumatic disease
patients, will be elevated if have RA
plasma copper levels - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ high levels
are associated with RA or the severity of RA
inflammatory markers - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ CRP and
homocysteine
pain treatment for arthritis - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
tylenol
what are DMARDs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ ⚬Methotrexate
⚬Humira
disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs (ONLY for RA)
NSAIDs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ ibuprofen(motrin, advil),
naproxen(aleve), aspirin
how do NSAIDs work - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ slow down
bodies production of prostaglandins by inhibiting two
enzymes cox 1 and cox 2
