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NURS310- exam 3

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how often the entire skeleton is remodeled   every 5 years  
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osteocytes   preform bone matrix maintainence  
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osteoblasts   form new bone  
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osteoclasts   resorption of old bone  
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osteoporosis   skeletal disease causing low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue  
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# of people affected by osteporosis in the US   28 million  
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osteoporosis is responsible for this many fractures yearly   1.5million  
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lesser known risk factors for osteoporosis   use of corticosteriods & anticonvulsants, dementia, Cushing's syndrome  
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diagnosis of osteoporosis   bone mineral density test- measured in spine hip or wrist  
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peripheral densitometers   heel/finger  
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prevention of osteoporosis   calcium, vit C, exercise, prevention of falls, gain weight, stop smoking  
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daily value needed of calcium   1000-1500mg daily  
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side effects of calcium supplements   constipation/gas  
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daily needed value of vit D   400-800IU or 15-20min in the sun daily  
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vit D role   calcium absorption and bone metabolism  
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sources of vit D   liver, fish oil, milk, calcitrol  
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medications ofr osteoporosis   ERT, Fosamax, Evista, Risedronate, Calcitonin  
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Paget's Disease   abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and deformed bones; chronic accelerated bone remoldeling  
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sx of Paget's Disease   localized pain, flushing, warmth of the overlying skin  
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cause of Pagets Disease   unknown; may be caused by a virus  
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Tx of Paget's Disease   surgery-replacement of hip or knee  
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medical tx of paget's disease   biphosphonates: Fosamax, Aredia, Skelid; NSAIDS; Celebrex, Vioxx; Calcitonin  
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Osteoarthritis   DJD characterized by degeneration and loss of articular cartilage in synovial joints  
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most common arthritic disorder   osteoarthritis  
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leading cause of disability in the aged   osteoarthrits  
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osteoarthritis affects this many americans   20-40million  
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risk factors for osteoarthrtis   obesity, muscle weakness, nerve injury, oversuse, aging, genetics, women  
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manifestations of osteoarthrtis   gradual inset with slow progression, stiffness after periods of immobility, crepitus, Herberden's (DIP) & Bouchard's (PIP) nodes, localized pain relieved by rest  
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diagnosis of osteoarthritis   H&P and X-ray  
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mngmnt of osteoarthritis   stretching, exericse, wgt control, ROM  
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medication for osteoarthritis   analgesics( Tylenol, Darvon) NSAIDS (ASA, ibuprofen) Hyaluronic Acid Therapy COX-2 ( Celebrex, Vioxx)  
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surgeries for osteoarthritis   arthroscopy & arthroplasty  
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Rheumatiod Arthritis   autoimmune connective tissue disease that most commonly causes inflammation of the joints and joint deformity; antibodies destroy own body tissues; bilateral; chronic illness  
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ppl affected by RA   1% of population; more women/ages 30-50yrs  
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cause of RA   unknown  
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manifestation of RA   fever, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, sching & stiffness, warm, boggy, cyanotic, shiny joints  
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deformities caused by RA   ulnar deviation of fingers, swan-neck wrist, Boutonniere deformity, nodules, flexion of PIP and extension of DIP joint  
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diagnosis of RA   H&P, lab studies  
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medications used for RA   ASA & other NASIDS, corticosteriods, immunosuppressive therapy (methotrexate)  
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surgeries for RA   synovectomy, arthroplasty  
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Gout   metabolic dosorder characterized by an elevated serum uric acid concentration and deposition of urate crystals in synovial fluid and surrounding joint tissues  
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ppl affected by gout   1-3.5% of US population, more men  
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where gout develops   big toe, 1 joint at a time, serum uric acid level >7.0mg/dL  
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acute gout   abrupt onset precipitated by trauma, alcohol, stress; acute pain, swollen joint, fever ,chills, malaise, evelvated WBC and sed rate  
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chronic gout   Tophacceous gout  
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medications for gout   NSAIDs, Colchicine, analgesics, corticosteriods  
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other therapy for gout   bed rest, elevate joint, hot/cold compress, increased fluid intake, alcohol and sodium aviodance  
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Burstits   infalmmation of irritation of bursa  
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tendinitis   inflammation or irritation of a tendon  
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Tx of bursititis and tendinitis   rest, splints, cold to hot compresses, NSAIDs, glucocorticoids  
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6th leading cause of death in elderly   hip fractures  
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manifestations of hip fracture   pain, shortening of affected extremity, external rotation of lower extremity  
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CHF affects these ppl   4 million; more african americans  
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afterload   amount of force the left ventricle develops to eject blood into circulation  
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preload   amount of cardiac muscle tension in ventricle  
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stroke volume   amount of blood ejected from ventricle with each contraction (preload + afterload + contractility)  
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CO   blood pumped in 1 min from ventricle (4-8L)  
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Ejection Fraction   % of blood in ventricle at end of diastole that is ejected during systole (60%)  
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causes of HF   too much volume, defects, HTN, MI, ETOH, CHD, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, stenosis of valve  
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serum electrolytes in HF   serum osmolarity decreases d/t fluid retention; need baseline for diuretics  
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ABG analysis in HF   decreased PO2, rises as CHF worsens  
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chest x-ray findings for CHF   pulmonary vascular congestion and cardiomegaly  
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echocardiogram for HF   evaluates LV function, hypertrophy, decreased contractility, decreased EF  
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Cardiac Cath   shows presence of CAD  
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Tx for CHF   ventricle pump performance-oxygen, digoxin reduce myocardial workload- diuretics, high fowlers position. reduce afterload- vasodilators, ACE's, Beta-Blockers  
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Raynauds Disease   digital arteries respond excessively to vasospastic stimuli; diagnosed after 3 years  
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blue-white-red disease   colors digits turn in Raynauds  
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Iron deficient anemia   most common anemia  
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s/s of iron deficient anemia   brittle nails, cheilosis, smooth & sore tongue, craving for starch, decreased Hbg  
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Tx of iron deficient anemia   iron pills, foods high in iron  
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Pernicious anemia   failure to absorb vit B12  
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s/s of pernicious anemia   low hbg, hct, RBC levels; pallor or jaundice, weakness/numbness sensations  
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tx of pernicious anemia   cobalamin (B12) injections, increase foods high in B12 (meats, eggs, dairy products  
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CVA   3rd leasding cause of death in US; ischemic or hemorrhagic  
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s/s of CVA   transient hemiparesis, loss of speech, vertigo or syncope, paresthesias, transient paralysis, epistaxis, HA  
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Atrial fibrillation   lack of organized atrial activity and irregular timing of ventricular response  
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causes of atrial fib   decreased # of SA node cells, HTN, CAD, valve problem  
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s/s of atrial fib   heart racing, faint feeling, irregular heart beat  
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Tx of atrial fib   digoxin, cardioversion  
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