Dermatomyositis Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the most common symptom of dermatomyositis?

  • Skin rash (correct)
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Nausea

What is the suspected cause of dermatomyositis?

  • Autoimmune disease (correct)
  • Vitamin deficiency
  • Bacterial infection
  • Genetic mutation

What is a potential complication of dermatomyositis?

  • Vision changes
  • Nail discoloration
  • Hair loss
  • Calcium deposits in muscles or skin (correct)

What is the typical treatment for dermatomyositis?

<p>Corticosteroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults with adult-onset dermatomyositis have a myositis-specific antibody (MSA)?

<p>80% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Amyopathic Dermatomyositis Classification
12 questions
 Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis diagnosis
20 questions
Myositis Overview and Presentation
11 questions
Muscle Disorders Overview
5 questions

Muscle Disorders Overview

BetterMajesty7393 avatar
BetterMajesty7393
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser