Inflammatory Disorders of Musculoskeletal System
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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?

  • High alcohol consumption
  • Regular exercise (correct)
  • Family history
  • Obesity

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?

<p>Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?

<p>Joint inflammation, nail changes, and fatigue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?

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

What may be confused with OA and RA in chronic gout involving several joints?

<p>Symmetric arthritis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PsA often involve that can lead to separation of nails from the nail bed?

<p>Pitting and ridging of nails (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of PsA in later stages that helps differentiate it from other types of arthritis?

<p>X-ray changes specific to PsA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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