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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
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