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| name an autoimmune type of arthritis |
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| what is the current antibiotic premed for patients with joint replacements? |
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Definition
amoxicillin 2000 mg
clinamycin 600mg |
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Definition
degenerative joint disease in older population where joints break down
older more obese women usually affected |
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Definition
chronic immunologic system disease in which inflammation of joint occurs severely & remissions
progressive deformity (remember hand from slide it was deformed) |
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| when does rheumatoid arthritis begin? |
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Definition
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| when does osteoarthritis begin? |
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Definition
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| what are some clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis? |
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Definition
swollen painful joints
hands, hips, knees, vertebrae
stiffness
pain aggrevated by temp change |
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Term
| what can a DH do to educate someone with arthritis |
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Definition
educate with adjuncts
note many medications have anticoagulant effects |
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Term
| who is interested in artificial joints |
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Definition
patients who have had long term arthritis
mostly older patients |
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Term
| what are some outcomes of artificial joints |
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Definition
-increase in activity
increase in mobility
decrease in pain
less med required
must be premedicated |
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Term
| what must someone do before getting artificial joint? |
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Definition
| have perio disease under control and have clean mouth |
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Term
| what is the critical period for bacteremias in artificial joints |
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Definition
| up to 2 years is critical |
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