Autoimmune Arthritis Conditions

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Which joints are typically affected in rheumatoid arthritis?

Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of the feet

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the hands and Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints of the feet (correct)

Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints of the hands

Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the hands

Which autoimmune arthritic condition is associated with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?

Psoriatic arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Enteropathic arthritis (correct)

Rheumatoid arthritis

What is a characteristic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?

Symmetrical polyarthropathy (correct)

Unilateral polyarthropathy

Oligoarthritis

Asymmetrical polyarthropathy

Which autoimmune arthritic condition is characterized by a 'bamboo spine'?

Ankylosing spondylitis Signup and view all the answers

Which autoimmune arthritic condition typically affects patients under the age of 16?

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is a systemic complication of rheumatoid arthritis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for measuring anti-CCP antibodies in adults with suspected RA?

If they are negative for rheumatoid factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for adults newly diagnosed with active RA?

Monotherapy with oral methotrexate, leflunomide or sulfasalazine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using hydroxychloroquine in adults with RA?

Slowing down disease progression Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with using cDMARDs such as methotrexate, leflunomide, or sulfasalazine?

Bone marrow suppression or leukopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic joint deformity seen in later stages of RA?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using glucocorticoids in adults with RA?

To provide rapid relief from pain and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which joints are typically affected in rheumatoid arthritis?

Which autoimmune arthritic condition is associated with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?

What is a characteristic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?

Which autoimmune arthritic condition is characterized by a 'bamboo spine'?

Which autoimmune arthritic condition typically affects patients under the age of 16?

What is a systemic complication of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the primary reason for measuring anti-CCP antibodies in adults with suspected RA?

What is the first-line treatment for adults newly diagnosed with active RA?

What is the primary benefit of using hydroxychloroquine in adults with RA?

What is the risk associated with using cDMARDs such as methotrexate, leflunomide, or sulfasalazine?

What is the characteristic joint deformity seen in later stages of RA?

What is the purpose of using glucocorticoids in adults with RA?

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