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What is a complication of rheumatic fever?
What is a complication of rheumatic fever?
- Erythema marginatum
- Rheumatic heart disease (correct)
- Polyarthritis
- Strep throat
At what age is rheumatic fever most likely to occur?
At what age is rheumatic fever most likely to occur?
- At any age, but mostly in adults
- After 15 years old
- Before 5 years old
- Between 5 to 15 years old (correct)
What is the effect of rheumatic fever on the heart?
What is the effect of rheumatic fever on the heart?
- It stops the heart from pumping blood
- It repairs heart damage
- It has no effect on the heart
- It forces the heart to work harder to pump blood (correct)
What is the name of the transient meshlike macular rash that occurs on the trunk and extremities in about 5% to 13% of patients?
What is the name of the transient meshlike macular rash that occurs on the trunk and extremities in about 5% to 13% of patients?
What is a common symptom of streptococcal pharyngitis that may precede rheumatic symptoms?
What is a common symptom of streptococcal pharyngitis that may precede rheumatic symptoms?
What is the result of rheumatic fever if left untreated?
What is the result of rheumatic fever if left untreated?
What is the primary reason for administering antibiotic therapy in rheumatic heart disease?
What is the primary reason for administering antibiotic therapy in rheumatic heart disease?
What laboratory test is used to monitor the acute phase of infection in rheumatic fever?
What laboratory test is used to monitor the acute phase of infection in rheumatic fever?
What is the primary focus of nursing assessment in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the primary focus of nursing assessment in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the goal of nursing interventions in reducing fever in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the goal of nursing interventions in reducing fever in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the nursing diagnosis related to joint pain and easy fatigability in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the nursing diagnosis related to joint pain and easy fatigability in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the purpose of palpating for firm, nontender movable nodules near tendons or joints in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
What is the purpose of palpating for firm, nontender movable nodules near tendons or joints in patients with rheumatic heart disease?
