front 1 80% of patients with rheumatoid arthritits have a positive...... | back 1 rheumatoid factor |
front 2 shows there is an inflammation present in the body but not specific as to where.... | back 2
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front 3 positive when autoimmune process is in the body..... what is it used for? | back 3 antinuclear antibody (ANA). it is used for RA and lupus |
front 4 anti-DNA antibodies and antiphospholipid antibody is more specific to what condition? | back 4 lupus. positive for antiphospholipid increase the risk for developing clots |
front 5 anticentrome antibody is specific for.... | back 5 scleroderma |
front 6 why would hematocrit be low in a kidney dysfunction? | back 6 because the kidneys make erythropoeitin, which is a hormone that stimulates production of RBCs |
front 7 uric acid is high in..... glucose can increase if patient is on what medication? | back 7 gout. corticosteroids |
front 8 sodium levels could be low after what surgery? | back 8 TURP, done for BPH |
front 9 what is treatment for a high potassium | back 9 regular insulin IV + glucose to prevent hypoglycemia, sodium bicarbonate, sodium polystyrene sulfonate - PO or enema, hemodialysis |
front 10 metabolic acidosis in kidney dysfunction | back 10 low pH, low HCO3 |
front 11 what antibody is more specific to RA? | back 11 anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) |
front 12 methotrexate is an immunosuppresant given to control what disease? what labs should you monitor and why? when should a patient not take this medication and what should a patient do while on this medication | back 12 it's taken to control RA and lupus. it keeps the immune system from making autoantibodies. you should monitor their WBC for signs of bone marrow suppression and also their liver function for signs of hepatotoxicity. watch for signs of infection. do not take if chance of becoming pregnant. |
front 13 what is prednisione taken for? | back 13 for RA, gout, and lupus to decrease inflammation |
front 14 atanercept and adalimumab blocks______, which is responsible for inflammation. given as _____ once a week, every ______ weeks or less often. they lower______. puts you at high risk for_______. watch for signs of______ or ____ monitor_______ | back 14
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front 15 colchicine and allopurinol are used for what disease? to lower what? | back 15 gout, to lower uric acid levels |
front 16 hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug, which can also be used to treat....... | back 16 lupus |
front 17 what medications are used to treat fibromyalgia | back 17 pregabalin, milnacipran, and SSRIs (antidepressant that helps with pain) |
front 18 alendronate is a bisphosphanate for____? how many time is it given? what teaching is necessary? what is the MOA? | back 18
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front 19 medication for UTI_____ what patient teaching is necessary for this drug | back 19
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front 20 amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant for what condition? what does it do? | back 20 interstitial cystitis. it is used to reduce burning pain and urinary frequency |
front 21 finasteride is used to treat what? how long would it take to show effectiveness? what labs should you monitor? | back 21
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front 22 tamsulosin is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker for? what is the MOA? how long does it take to see improvement | back 22 BPH, it relaxes the smooth muscle of prostate to improve urinary symptoms. you usually see improvement in 2-3 weeks |
front 23 what medication excretes potassium through diarrhea? | back 23 sodium polystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate) PO or enema |
front 24 epoetin alfa is used for replacement of what enzyme | back 24 erythropoietin, given subcutaneously |
front 25 calcium supplement treats.... | back 25 low calcium levels that occur with kidney disease |
front 26 phosphate binders are used to treat______what does it bind to? when should it be given | back 26 to treat high phosphorus. it binds phosphorus in the gut to be excreted in stool, it must be given with meals |