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Auto Immune Disease Chronic 2

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Pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthirtis   From longterm exposure to unknown antigen, genetically. They target synovial membranes, Then leukocytes- go to area and degrade synovial tissues and cartilage. Immune response is↑,  
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Rheumatoid Factors   Antibodies that present in RA  
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Pannus   An abnormal tissue layer that includes new formed blood vessels, that may develop within the synovial membrane, leading to greater loss of bone and cartilage. This leads to scar tissue.  
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Risk Factors for RA   Family HX, smoking, obesity, physical, emotional trauma, air pollution, insecticides, and occupational exposure,  
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Manifastations   Elderly- hard to distinguish between osteoarthritis and RA. redness, warmth, pain welling and deformities, ↓appetite, fever, fatigue, anemia, sleep patterns, quality of life, emotional.  
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Swan Neck Deformity   Hyperextension of the PIP joints, Boutonniere Deformity  
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Respiratory   pleural disease, interstitial fibrosis, pneumonitis  
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Cardiovascular   Vasculitis, Pericarditis  
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Metabolic   Fatigue, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, ↓ fever  
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Integumentary   Rheumatoid Nodules  
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Exocrine   Dry eyes/mouth  
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Musculoskeletal   joint swelling, redness, warmth, pain, tenderness, morning stiffness, cervical pain, neuro. , limited ROM, Deformity, carpal tunnel syndrome, Ulnar deviation, swam-neck deform, joint effusion (Fluid in joint area) unstable, pain from moving  
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Concept of RA   Immunity  
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Interrelated Concepts   Confort, Pain, Clotting  
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Typical Age Ranges   40-60 .  
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Epstein Barr Virus   Highest link between that and RA  
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Genetics   50% RISK, 60% with the disease have Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)-DR4  
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Assessment: Noticing   Look for signs; joint swelling, pain, warmth, deformity . Also look for fever, anorexia, fatigue Psychosocial, Labs- RA factor, antinuclear-antibody titer, ESR, serum complement, serum protein, immunoglobulins, CT, Xray, arthrocentesis, bone scan  
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Most Commonly Effected   Hands and Feet  
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Not limited to Joints   Anemia, multisystem effects, Can have periods of remission  
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Complications   weight loss, fever, fatigue, periods of exacerbations, subQ nodules, Resp. & cardiac complications, Vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), periungual (lesions on finger/toenails), paresthesia (burning hands/feet)  
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Associated Syndromes   Sjogren's Syndrome (dry eyes/mouth) Felty's Syndrome Caplan's Syndrome  
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Analysis: Interpreting   Chronic Inflammation,↓ mobility, potential for↓self-esteem  
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Planning and Implementation: Responding   Management of chronic inflammation and pain by meds, and supplements  
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Pharm Therapy   DMARDS- disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (methotrexate), NSAIDS, BRMS- biological response modifiers (Humara- helps with↓signals of inflammation.  
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Other Pharm Therapy   Glucocorticoids, immunosuppressive agents, Supplements- calcium, omega 3, linolenic acid, WATCH for kidney stones from calcium, omega 3- can interfere with clotting  
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Non Pharm Interventions   Rest, proper positioning, ice/heat, plasmapheresis (helps with↑ levels of CRP, surgery, complementary and integrative therapies, promotion of self-care, management of fatigue,↑body image . Hydrotherapy  
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Promote Mobility   Independence- adaptive devices, splints/braces, walkers/canes wheelchair, Encourage movement . Combat Fatigue- physical therapy, conserving energy  
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis   Unknown Cause in children, Inflammation lasting longer than 6 weeks, and one or more joints. Dx ↓ 16  
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Pathophysiology JIA   unknown but thought to have a autoimmune link joint inflammation that leads to scar tissue and limited ROM. Altered growth of the epiphyseal plates  
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Incidence of JIA   onset between 3-6 years of age & around puberty. occurs more often in males than females. 1-1000 kids in the US  
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Manifestations of JIA   Symptoms- fever, rash, lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), Splenomegaly/Hepatomegaly (enlarged spleen/liver), Joints-↓ mobility, swelling, pain, gait differences  
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Tests for JIA   No definitive confirmation for it, ESR and CRP are beneficial for determining amount of inflammation; RA, ANA X-rays, r/o other causes (fractures) Monitor joint damage and bone development  
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Treatment:Planning   Control Inflammation (also pain), Pain, Preserve function, Prevention of deformities, Remission, ↓side effects of disease, splints for promoting bone growth  
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Pharm Therapy for JIA   NSIADS -(↓inflammation/pain), Ibuprofen, naproxen, Indomethacin, Meloxicam DMARD- methotrexate Steroids- Prednisone, methylprednisone  
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Nursing Care   Promote mobility, ROM with Stretching/hydrotherapy Encourage adequate nutrition Educate the PT  
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