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13 Cards in this Set
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Infectious osteoarthritis, is usually (monoarticular/polarticular) |
monoarticular
(if more than one joint usually septic and 50% mortality) |
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The most important factor in determining cause of infectious OA is ........ |
source |
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Crystalline OA is usually due to ....... |
underlying disorder;
gout- uric acid pseudogout- calcium phosphate milwaukee shoulder- basic calcium deposit |
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________ is very important in OA to maintain function and decrease pain |
exercise (especially swimming) |
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DOC for OA |
acetaminophen (tylenol) |
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_______ may be given in combination with acetaminophen to control pain in OA |
NSAIDs |
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T/F All NSAIDS increase cardiovascular risk |
TRUE
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__________ may also be added to relieve pain, this drug effects opiod & serotonin (narcotic) |
Tramedol |
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When are the 2 scenerios where total joint replacement is indicated in OA? |
1. Pain unresponsive to medical treatment 2. Loss of function prevents ADLs |
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OA: Dx |
physical & history |
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Joint effusions can be used to classify the type of OA: |
noninflammatory: clear/yellow most viscous, 200- 2000
inflammatory: cloudy/yellow, 2000-100,000
septic: purulent, least viscosity, >50,000
(normal joint fluid is clear/colorless, viscous w/ < 200 leukocytes) |
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OA: risk factor |
over 70 (70% have OA) female obesity (wieight bearing joints) hereditary trauma neuromuscular dysfunction metabolic disorders |
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(OA/RA), pain is minimal in the morning and worsens as the day progresses |
OA
(RA is worse in morning*) |
