https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0 Isabella D. Cassidy E. Sara M. Erika H. Lexi C. Alyssa D. Samantha H. en-us 2019-03-25 16:09:46 UTC 2019-03-25 16:27:08 UTC hello@padlet.com idelambo15 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344899370 Description of disease: It is an inflammatory disease that can cause vertebrae in  the spine to fuse.

Common signs/symptoms: Pain and stiffness in lower back and hips, neck pain, fatigue.]]> 2019-03-25 16:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344899370 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344900292 causes:
-no known specific cause
-genetic factors seem to be involved
triggers:
-sedentary lifestyle
-smoking
-bad posture
risk factors:
- male
-late adolescence/early childhood
-HLA-B27 gene]]> 2019-03-25 16:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344900292 samantha_kh10 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344900378 Common Medications:
NSAIDs (naproxen, indomethacin), TNF blockers or interleukin 17 inhibitor
5 TNF blockers
-Adalimumab (Humira)
-Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
-Etanercept (Enbrel)
-Golimumbab (Simponi; Simponi Aria)
-Infliximab (Remicade)

Nonpharm
-Apply heat/cold to joints
-Cessation of smoking or don't smoke
-Practice good posture
-Stay active to reduce pain and maintain flexibility

Nursing interventions/collaborative care
-Medication education
-Work with PT; ROM exercises
-Proper
-Educate on coping strategies (meditation, Tai-Chi, support groups)
-Teach deep breathing to increase lung capacity]]> 2019-03-25 16:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344900378 eharlos16 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344901785 Diagnosing Criteria: 
-ROM of spine
-Reproduce pain by pressing on different areas such as pelvis or legs
-Taking deep breaths to check for difficulty expanding chest 
Imaging: 
-X-rays check for changes in joints and bones. 
-MRI  more detailed images, can reveal evidence earlier in disease process 
Common Labs: 
-No specific lab test to identify
-Blood tests to check for inflammation markers
-Blood test for presence of HLA-B27 antigen improves the likelihood of diagnosis ]]> 2019-03-25 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344901785 idelambo15 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344903612 Pope John Paul II and Ed Sullivan had ankylosing spondylitis. ]]> 2019-03-25 16:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344903612 samantha_kh10 https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344905180 What is a typical postural manifestation of a patient with ankylosing spondylitis?

A. Scoliosis 
B. Kyphosis 
C. Lordosis 
D. Degenerative Disk Disease

Answer: B]]> 2019-03-25 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/idelambo15/ho2vy9m1pcb0/wish/344905180