A client is experiencing severe musculoskeletal pain. The nurse is aware that corticosteroid therapy would be indicated for which musculoskeletal disorders?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Osteoporosis
4. Fibromyalgia
5. Myasthenia gravis
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Corticosteroid therapy is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis to reduce pain and inflammation.
Rationale 2: Corticosteroid therapy is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis to reduce pain and inflammation.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroid therapy is not used in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Rationale 4: Corticosteroid therapy is not used in the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Rationale 5: Corticosteroid therapy is not used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Global Rationale: Corticosteroid therapy is used in the treatment of both types of arthritis to reduce pain and inflammation. It is not commonly used in treatment of osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, or myasthenia gravis.
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