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What is the most common type of vision loss in patients with conditions related to GCA?

Unilateral vision loss (correct)

Complete blindness

Bilateral vision loss

Gradual vision loss

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of giant cell arteritis (GCA)?

Jaw claudication

Weight gain (correct)

Scalp tenderness

Fatigue

Which laboratory finding is considered more sensitive for diagnosing GCA?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Blood glucose levels

Complete blood count (CBC)

C-reactive protein (CRP) (correct)

What temporal artery finding significantly increases the likelihood of a positive biopsy in GCA?

Temporal artery beading Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT included in the differential diagnosis for GCA?

Lupus erythematosus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presenting symptom in patients with GCA?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a risk factor for GCA?

Increased physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What primarily characterizes the histopathology of arteries affected by GCA?

Transmural inflammation with giant cell infiltration Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspected role of the varicella zoster virus in GCA?

It may be a possible immune trigger, but evidence is lacking. Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic factor has been identified as a risk factor for GCA?

HLA-DRB1*04 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Index of Topics

Temporal Arteritis (pg 2)
Corneal Abrasion and Ulceration (pg 5)
Cellulitis (orbital pg 8, periorbital pg 12)
Conjunctivitis (pg 16)
Dental Infection (pg 21)
Glaucoma (primary closed pg 24, primary open pg 28)
Hearing Loss (pg 32)
Herpes Eye Infections (pg 36)
Hordeolum (pg 40)
Laryngitis (pg 43)
Mastoiditis (pg 47)
Meniere Disease (pg 52)
Mumps (pg 56)
Nasal Polyps (pg 60)
Optic Neuritis (pg 63)
Otitis Externa (pg 67)
Otitis Media (pg 70)
Otitis Media with Effusion (pg 75)
Parotitis (acute and chronic, pg 77)
Pharyngitis (pg 81)
Presbycusis (pg 85)
Retinal Detachment (pg 89)
Retinopathy (pg 93)
Rhinitis (pg 97)
Sialadenitis (Salivary Gland Calculi, pg 101)
Scleritis (pg 105)
Sinusitis (pg 108)
Sjögren Syndrome (pg 112)
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (pg 116)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (pg 119)
Tinea Capitis (pg 123)
Tinnitus (pg 126)
Trigeminal Neuralgia (pg 130)
Vertigo (pg 134)
Vincent Stomatitis (pg 137)

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Test your knowledge on Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) with this quiz that covers symptoms, diagnostic findings, and related pathology. Answer questions about the most common symptoms, laboratory findings, and risk factors associated with this condition. Perfect for medical students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding of GCA.