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Gout
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Inflammatory disorder that causes uric acid crystals to form in a joint.
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What joint is most affected?
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The distal Great Toe.
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Other joints that can be affected?
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The Knee
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Gout may occur when?
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The client doesn't excrete uric acid properly.
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What other factors can cause Gout?
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Chronic Renal Disease, Malignancies, Stravation, & Certain meds such as diuretics.
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Alcohol users are at higher risk for gout because?
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Alcohol impairs the ability of the body to excrete uric acid.
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Which sex does it often occur in?
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Male
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When does the 1st attack occur?
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After age 40.
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Manifestations of Gout.
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Sudden pain in the joint often occurring suddenly at night. The joint will be red, swollen, hot to the touch, and very painful.
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How do you diagnose Gout?
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CBC, Uric Acid Level, and an eosinophil sedimentation rate (Sed Rate)
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WBC will be elevated above what during an attack of Gout?
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20,000/mm3
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Treatment of Gout
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NSAIDs are used to tx inflammation. Corticosteroids.
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What diet should a person follow with gout?
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Low purine diet.
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Tx goal for a client with gout.
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Reduction of symptoms and the prevention of further attacks.
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Gout is AKA
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Gouty Arthritis.
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What can happen if Gout is ignored?
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Can result in joint destruction.
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Def of Strains & Sprains
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Muscular injuries that occur when a skeletal muscle is stretched or torn.
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Def of Strain
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Muscle that has been extended through more than the normal ROM.
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Def of Sprain
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When a ligament is twisted in an unusual fashion.
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Manifestations Of Strains and Sprains
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Client c/o pain at the site of the injury. For both, swelling an lack of motion in the affected joint will be present.
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How do you diagnose a Strain or Sprain?
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X-rays may be taken to r/o fracture.
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RICE
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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
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Which places are most vulnerable for strains or sprains?
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Ankles, knees, & wrist.
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