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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis LVN 1/3 mj
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |