OA/RA/TJA

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This type of arthritis is non-inflammatory, localized, and generally affects unilateral joints....

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osteoarthritis, OA

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The phases of gout include all of the following EXCEPT: asymptomatic, hyperuricemia; acute, gouty arthritis; tophaceous arthritis.

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primary, symptomatic

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Patient education to prevent OA includes all of the following EXCEPT: Maintain a healthy diet, Stay active, Take rest breaks at work

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Smoking cessation

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Which of the following strategies is most effective in preventing infection in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients? Prolonged use of antibiotics for several weeks postoperatively, Administration of a single dose of prophylactic antibiotics within one hour before incision, Routine use of antimicrobial-impregnated cement for all patients, Avoiding the use of surgical drapes during the procedure

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Administration of a single dose of prophylactic antibiotics within one hour before incision

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True or False: African americans are at a higher risk for developing OA due to the following social determinants of health: decreased access to healthcare, social isolation, and financial constraints

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True

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Discharge instructions for a patient receiving a cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) include: Ok for total weight bearing immediately post-op, Total weight bearing allowed after bony regrowth, Minimal weight bearing immediately post-op, Strict bed rest for two weeks post-op

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Ok for total weight bearing immediately post-op

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Which of the following best describes the concept of opioid tolerance? A physical dependence on opioids that results in withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued, The occurrence of increased pain sensitivity due to prolonged opioid use, A decrease in the effectiveness of an opioid over time due to the body’s adaptation to the drug, The process by which the opioid dose increases the risk of overdose

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A decrease in the effectiveness of an opioid over time due to the body’s adaptation to the drug