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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis LVN 1/3 mj
Question | Answer |
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chronic, progressive inflammatory disease | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
RA | systemic disorder of connective tissue and joints |
most common in | females |
Pathophysiology | considered to be an autoimmune disorder |
ANA | will test positive |
may be affected by RA | any organ in the body |
signs and symptoms | presence of RF, elevated C-reactive protein level and ESR |
DEXA | measures bone mineral density of the spine and hip |
Quantative Ultrasound | diagnosing osteoporosis and prediciting risk of fractures |