Chapter 10 MC

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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?

Viscosupplementation injections with hyaluronic acid (correct)

Steroids

Antibiotics

Antihistamines

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?

They lose their elasticity and become compressed Signup and view all the answers

In which joints have total hip and knee replacements revolutionized management?

Osteoarthritic joints Signup and view all the answers

Which joints are commonly involved in rheumatoid arthritis?

Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints Signup and view all the answers

What conditions can an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate be present in, along with systemic lupus?

Rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What are 'biologic' therapies increasingly used to treat?

Rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which musculoskeletal disorder commonly involves the hips and knees?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential symptom that is common in individuals with arthritis and other chronic diseases?

Fatigue and mood disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which spine area is never involved in rheumatoid arthritis according to the text?

Thoracic spine Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy do patients progress to if not controlled on certain drugs?

Biologic therapies Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with multiple joint involvement and severe pain in the lumbar spine?

Ankylosing spondylitis Signup and view all the answers

What common skin condition is characterized by scaly plaques and can involve the spine and sacroiliac joints?

Psoriasis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can mimic ankylosing spondylitis by involving the spine and sacroiliac joints?

Psoriatic arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of ankylosing spondylitis in the neck area?

Spinal cord compression Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves enthesitis, manifesting at tendon and ligament insertions into bones?

Reactive arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome?

Dryness in the nasal passages Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible treatment option for patients with rare systemic symptoms?

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of untreated polymyositis according to the text?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is specifically mentioned for improving nasal dryness?

Cevimeline (Evoxac) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is more likely to be associated with rheumatic diseases like polymyositis?

Proximal muscle weakness Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis according to the text?

Increased age Signup and view all the answers

Which type of crystals, besides monosodium urate crystals, can cause injection?

Calcium pyrophosphate crystals Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of gout as mentioned in the text?

Presence of uric acid tophi in joints Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential treatment for bacterial overgrowth in the bowel as mentioned in the text?

Rotating courses of proton pump inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding systemic lupus is accurate based on the text?

Systemic lupus has a very poor prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible feature of individuals with lupus nephritis as mentioned in the text?

Treatment with Imuran® Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease from arthritis, according to the text?

Association with spondylitis Signup and view all the answers