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What is rheumatoid arthritis?
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a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease
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What does RA cause inflammation of?
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connective tissue, and joint
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Is there a cure for RA?
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no
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What are the goals of treatment for RA?
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Relieve pain
reduce inflammation stop or slow joint damage and deformity improve well-being and ability to function |
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What are the three major classes of antiarthritic drugs?
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NSAIDS
Glucocorticoids disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) |
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DMARDs I, what are some of the pros?
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First choice
80% of all clients improve...slow onset once a week |
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DMARDs I, what are some of the cons?
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Major toxic symptoms
Contraindicated in pregnancy...fetal death |
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What are the 3 DMARDs I drugs?
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Methotrexate
Hydroxycholoroquine (Plaquenil) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) |
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What are some cons for DMARDs II?
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expensive
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What are some of the DMARDs II drugs?
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Etanercept (Enbrel) sq
Infliximab (Remicade) IV Adalimumab (Humira) sq |
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What is gout?
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metabolic disorder
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Gout is inflammation 2nd deposits of ______ in joint
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uric acid crystals
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Gout cause ________ joint pain.
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severe
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Gout occurs most commonly in the _______ because uric acid is sensitive to temperature changes.
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big toe
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What are some risk factors for getting gout?
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High blood pressure
Diabetes obesity surgery stress chemo medications |
