Extra-articular Involvements in Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
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What is the most common adverse effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment?

  • Neurotoxic action
  • Allergic reactions
  • Nephrotoxic action
  • Gastro-intestinal tract involvement (correct)
  • Hematopoietic disorders
  • Which DMARD drug in rheumatoid arthritis is considered the 'gold standard'?

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Methotrexate (correct)
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Sulfasalazine
  • Azathioprine
  • What renal complication can be encountered in severe and prolonged cases of rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Pyelonephritis
  • Micronephrolitiasis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Renal amyloidosis (correct)
  • Urethritis
  • What is the major genetic factor in rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>HLA DR4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infectious agent is possibly involved in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Epstein – Bar virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What articular component determines pain in rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Synovial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding extra-articular involvements in rheumatoid arthritis is FALSE?

    <p>Are constantly accompanied by high titers of rheumatoid factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joints are usually involved in rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Distal interphalangeal joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of articular involvement in rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Symmetric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does synovial fluid in rheumatoid arthritis have?

    <p>Presence of rheumatoid factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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