Rheumatoid arthritis Matching
meds- other NSAIDS: what do they do |
used to manage arthritis and other causes of inflamation, they all inhibit prastaglandin synthesis reducing inflammation. |
does temp increase or decrease in flair up |
med: plaquenil (Hydroxyxhloroquine): class |
what are s/s of inflames joints |
they are swollen red and painful |
calcium: should calcium corbenate (TUMS) be given with or w/out food |
with food b/c it is an ant acid |
meds- aspirin: what is a good daily dose for anti inflamatory effects |
meds- aspirin: nursing implications |
assess for contraindications (allergies, bleeding disorders), stop drug if rash,hives, or signs of gastrointestinal bleeding develop |
diagnostic tests: what is the Rheumatoid factor? |
it will be present in most people with RA |
are joints effected symetrically yes or no |
why does splinting inflamed joints help |
to provide local joint rest |
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