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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
(aka Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)
What Is It
Cause
Leading Cause Of
DIAGNOSIS
What Age
How Many Joints Must Be Affected
What Is Excluded Criteria
Most Common Age Onset
Most Common Sex
Cause
What Is Most Affected
What initiates immune Complexes
What Causes Chronic Inflamm & Joint Des
Inflammation Causes
Pannus Is
AGE 1-4 Years Old
9-12 Years Old
RF - Polyarticular
RF + (Positive)
Systemic Onset JIA
Describe Joints
Morning Description
If Untreated
STAGES OF RA
Diagnostic Eval
LABS
Slit Lamp Eye Exam
More Frequently When
Therapeutic Goals
DRUG THERAPY:
NSAID when
DMARDs why
Methotrexate when
Biologics when
Corticosteroids for what
Active ROM vs. Passive ROM
When Can Gradual Strengthening Begin
What Would Be Examples
What are Additional Modalities for Reducing Pain and Maintaining Range During Painful Episodes
Why Splint
Surgical Intervention
NURSING ASSESSMENT
Assess Affected Joint For
Be Alert For
Parent May Describe Child As
Assess for Systemic Involvement by
Managing Pain
Most Effective Way to Assure Max Comfort
NSAID Relevance
Nonpharmacological Pain Relief
Interventions to Teach Parent for AM Routine
Live Virus Vaccination Held if On
How To Facilitate Emotional & Social Development
How Will Anticipatory Guidance Help
School Nurse Involvement
Parent Involved?
Teaching Good?
Diet?
What To Do When Anorexia is Present or Pain When Eating
