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What is the acute inflammation of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe known as?
What is the acute inflammation of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe known as?
- Spondylitis
- Arthritis mutilans
- Podagra (correct)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for gout?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for gout?
- High alcohol consumption
- Regular exercise (correct)
- Family history
- Obesity
What is the gold standard for diagnosing gout?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing gout?
- X-ray of the affected joint
- 24-hour urine uric acid test
- Blood test for C-reactive protein
- Aspiration of joint showing urate crystals (correct)
Which autoimmune inflammatory disease has psoriatic skin disease precede joint disease?
Which autoimmune inflammatory disease has psoriatic skin disease precede joint disease?
What are some common symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?
What are some common symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?
What may be confused with OA and RA in chronic gout involving several joints?
What may be confused with OA and RA in chronic gout involving several joints?
What does PsA often involve that can lead to separation of nails from the nail bed?
What does PsA often involve that can lead to separation of nails from the nail bed?
What is characteristic of PsA in later stages that helps differentiate it from other types of arthritis?
What is characteristic of PsA in later stages that helps differentiate it from other types of arthritis?