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Rheumatic Fever Assessment

Mechanism

Aschoff Bodies

What clinical finding may be found in rheumatic fever?

Signs and Symptoms - Major 

Carditis

Which finding is a major clinical criterion for rheumatic fever?

Subcutaneous Nodules

Polyarthritis

Chorea

Erythema Marginatum

Signs and Symptoms - Minor

Fever

Which finding is a minor clinical criterion for rheumatic fever?

Arthralgia

Elevated ESR and C-reactive Protein

Complications

Rheumatic Heart Disease

What is a possible complication of rheumatic fever?

Rheumatic Fever Interventions

Antibiotics

Which of the following drug classes is most likely used as an intervention for rheumatic fever?

Prophylactic Treatment

Children who have had acute rheumatic fever are susceptible to recurrence, therefore they may require ________________ to help prevent recurrence.

Relieve Joint Pain

Which of the following is the most appropriate consideration when treating a patient with rheumatic fever?

Prevent Cardiac Complications

Educate Chorea is Temporary

Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the physician regarding the complications of rheumatic fever?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment

Destruction of Connective Tissue and Synovial Membrane

Which of the following mechanisms best describes the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Signs and Symptoms

Inflammation of Joints

Which of the following pathologic findings is a characteristic findings among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Morning Stiffness

Which of the following signs is a common finding among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Nodules

During inspection of the hands, which of the following findings is most likely seen in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Joint Deformities

Which of the following physical signs is most likely to be seen in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions

Lifestyle Modifications 

Heat and Cold Applications

Which of the following lifestyle modifications is/are most useful in rheumatoid arthritis?

Therapeutic Exercise

Balance Rest and Activity

Drug Therapy

NSAIDs

Which of the following interventions is/are most useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis?

DMARDs

Glucocorticoids

Considerations

PT/OT

Which of the following interventions is most useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Reconstructive Joint Surgery

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Interventions

Avoid Sunlight

Which of the following instructions is most applicable to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Which of the following drug classes, medications, or preparations is most commonly used as an intervention for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Methotrexate

Hydroxychloroquine

Azathioprine

Monitor for Renal Failure (ARF)

Which of the following considerations is most important for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Manage Pain

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Assessment

Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Assessment

Malar Rash

During inspection of the face, which of the following findings is most likely seen in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

Discoid Rash

During inspection of the skin, which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Arrhythmias

Which of the following conditions is most likely a sign of advanced systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Arthritis

Which of the following conditions is most likely seen in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

Hemolytic Anemia

Which of the following conditions is most likely associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Seizures

Glomerulonephritis

Which of the following conditions is the most likely precursor of kidney damage in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?

Periods of Exacerbation and Remission

Which of the following disease characteristics best describes systemic lupus erythematosus?

Diagnosed by ANA (Anti-nuclear antibody assay)

Which of the following tests is the most likely used to diagnose patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?

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