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Which metabolic disorder is mentioned in the text as being associated with accelerated osteoarthritis?
Which metabolic disorder is mentioned in the text as being associated with accelerated osteoarthritis?
- Hemochromatosis
- Sicca syndrome
- Acromegaly (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
What kind of injections are mentioned as a treatment option for osteoarthritic joints in the text?
What kind of injections are mentioned as a treatment option for osteoarthritic joints in the text?
- Viscosupplementation injections with hyaluronic acid (correct)
- Steroids
- Antibiotics
- Antihistamines
What is a common treatment approach for spinal osteoarthritis, according to the text?
What is a common treatment approach for spinal osteoarthritis, according to the text?
- Conservative measures particularly at older ages (correct)
- Weight loss and exercise
- Physiotherapy and medication such as antibiotics
- Surgical intervention only
What happens to the discs between the vertebrae with aging, according to the text?
What happens to the discs between the vertebrae with aging, according to the text?
In which joints have total hip and knee replacements revolutionized management?
In which joints have total hip and knee replacements revolutionized management?
Which joints are commonly involved in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which joints are commonly involved in rheumatoid arthritis?
What conditions can an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate be present in, along with systemic lupus?
What conditions can an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate be present in, along with systemic lupus?
What are 'biologic' therapies increasingly used to treat?
What are 'biologic' therapies increasingly used to treat?
Which musculoskeletal disorder commonly involves the hips and knees?
Which musculoskeletal disorder commonly involves the hips and knees?
What is a potential symptom that is common in individuals with arthritis and other chronic diseases?
What is a potential symptom that is common in individuals with arthritis and other chronic diseases?
Which spine area is never involved in rheumatoid arthritis according to the text?
Which spine area is never involved in rheumatoid arthritis according to the text?
What type of therapy do patients progress to if not controlled on certain drugs?
What type of therapy do patients progress to if not controlled on certain drugs?
Which condition is associated with multiple joint involvement and severe pain in the lumbar spine?
Which condition is associated with multiple joint involvement and severe pain in the lumbar spine?
What common skin condition is characterized by scaly plaques and can involve the spine and sacroiliac joints?
What common skin condition is characterized by scaly plaques and can involve the spine and sacroiliac joints?
Which of the following can mimic ankylosing spondylitis by involving the spine and sacroiliac joints?
Which of the following can mimic ankylosing spondylitis by involving the spine and sacroiliac joints?
What is a common consequence of ankylosing spondylitis in the neck area?
What is a common consequence of ankylosing spondylitis in the neck area?
Which condition involves enthesitis, manifesting at tendon and ligament insertions into bones?
Which condition involves enthesitis, manifesting at tendon and ligament insertions into bones?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome?
What is a possible treatment option for patients with rare systemic symptoms?
What is a possible treatment option for patients with rare systemic symptoms?
What can be a consequence of untreated polymyositis according to the text?
What can be a consequence of untreated polymyositis according to the text?
Which medication is specifically mentioned for improving nasal dryness?
Which medication is specifically mentioned for improving nasal dryness?
What symptom is more likely to be associated with rheumatic diseases like polymyositis?
What symptom is more likely to be associated with rheumatic diseases like polymyositis?
What aspect is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis according to the text?
What aspect is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis according to the text?
Which type of crystals, besides monosodium urate crystals, can cause injection?
Which type of crystals, besides monosodium urate crystals, can cause injection?
What is a distinguishing feature of gout as mentioned in the text?
What is a distinguishing feature of gout as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential treatment for bacterial overgrowth in the bowel as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential treatment for bacterial overgrowth in the bowel as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements regarding systemic lupus is accurate based on the text?
Which of the following statements regarding systemic lupus is accurate based on the text?
What is a possible feature of individuals with lupus nephritis as mentioned in the text?
What is a possible feature of individuals with lupus nephritis as mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease from arthritis, according to the text?
What distinguishes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease from arthritis, according to the text?
