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What are the most common disease and conditions associated with arthritis
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1. Osteoarthritis
2. Gout 3. Rheumatoid Arthritis 4. Fibromyalgia 5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) |
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2 most common forms of arthritis?
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1. osteoarthritis
2. RA |
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Describe osteoarthritis?
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Result from overuse of a joint. Degenerative joint disease that is common is people over 65 yoa. Gradually onset & stiffness gets worse throughout the day
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Describe RA?
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Autoimmune inflammatory disorder, can occur @ any age, but commom in middle age; presents suddenly; pain & stiffness in A.M. lasts 30mins+
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What is the % of pts that have spontaneous remission w/i first 6 months of symptoms?
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10%
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Recurrent acute attacks are followed by periods of ____
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Remission
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_____symptoms are most common in the early phases of disease.
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Intermittent
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The usual pattern of RA consists of ___ & ____ disease activity that my wax & wane in intensity.
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persistent & progressive
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% of pts with RA that are disabled?
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Range 40-60%
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Disability associated with RA may result in?
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1. changes in home life
2. Reduce ability to perform household tasks/engage in sex 3. inability care- children 4. Depression & anxiety |
