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What is the primary diagnostic test for Sjogren's syndrome?
What is the primary diagnostic test for Sjogren's syndrome?
- CXR
- Serum antinuclear antibody (ANA) test
- Salivary gland biopsy and Schirmer's test (correct)
- Salivary flow rate measurement
Which of the following is a common complication of Sjogren's syndrome in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is a common complication of Sjogren's syndrome in the oral cavity?
- Candida infections
- Salivary gland enlargement (correct)
- Dental caries
- Dry mouth
What is the typical male to female ratio for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the typical male to female ratio for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
- 1:15
- 1:3
- 1:5
- 1:9 (correct)
Which of the following is not a common trigger for systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not a common trigger for systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not one of the four immunological mechanisms of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not one of the four immunological mechanisms of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not a common clinical feature of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not a common clinical feature of systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is the prognosis for systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is the prognosis for systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not a common oral manifestation of lupus erythematosus?
Which of the following is not a common oral manifestation of lupus erythematosus?
What is the male to female ratio for scleroderma?
What is the male to female ratio for scleroderma?
Which type of scleroderma is associated with Scl-70 antibodies and affects multiple organ systems?
Which type of scleroderma is associated with Scl-70 antibodies and affects multiple organ systems?