Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz

What is the main autoimmune factor involved in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• C-reactive protein

• EBV infection

• Rheumatoid factor

• HLA DR4

Which of the following is a common risk factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• Male gender

• Underweight

• Obesity

• Young age

Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature used for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• Arthritis of DIP joints

• Morning stiffness

• Rheumatoid nodules

• Polyarticular arthritis

Which imaging test is commonly used for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• Echocardiogram

• PET scan

• X-ray

• CT scan

Rheumatoid arthritis does not have a cure

What is the main outcome of Rheumatoid Arthritis according to the text?

• Rapid joint healing

• Progressive joint damage

• No joint inflammation

• Complete cure

medications for RA

• ibuprofen

• prednisone

• leflunomide

• topiramade

blood test for RA

- ____ c reactive protein

• -____ anti CCP

• elevated,normal

• decreased,normal

• decreased, elivated

• elevated, elevated

microscopically, what bodies can be seen in RA

• acschoff bodies

• pannus bodies

• peyer's patches

• luschka nodules

serum rheumatoid factor can have

• boutonniere deformity

• DIP deformity

• swan neck deformity

morning stiffness

• less than an hour

• more than an hour