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What is one of the clinical features of arthritis mentioned in the text?
What is one of the clinical features of arthritis mentioned in the text?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and cough
- Pain, stiffness, and loss of function (correct)
- Headache and dizziness
When investigating arthritis, what is mentioned as one of the appropriate tests?
When investigating arthritis, what is mentioned as one of the appropriate tests?
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Urine test for glucose
- Blood test (CBC, ESR, collagen vascular screen) (correct)
- MRI of the brain
Which type of arthritis is associated with pain on movement, joint instability, and bony swelling?
Which type of arthritis is associated with pain on movement, joint instability, and bony swelling?
- Tuberculous arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Septic arthritis
- Osteoarthritis (correct)
What type of therapy is needed to help the patient avoid further injury?
What type of therapy is needed to help the patient avoid further injury?
Which test is mentioned for arthritis that involves microscopy for cells or crystals and culture?
Which test is mentioned for arthritis that involves microscopy for cells or crystals and culture?
Which joint condition is described as having limited movement and radiological features like loss of joint space and osteophytes?
Which joint condition is described as having limited movement and radiological features like loss of joint space and osteophytes?
What is the most commonly affected joint in the condition mentioned in the text?
What is the most commonly affected joint in the condition mentioned in the text?
What is the primary mechanism by which cartilage degrading enzymes are released in persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the primary mechanism by which cartilage degrading enzymes are released in persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which joint is most commonly affected at the onset of persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which joint is most commonly affected at the onset of persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the primary management strategy for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the primary management strategy for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT an extra articular feature of persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT an extra articular feature of persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following deformities is NOT typically associated with persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following deformities is NOT typically associated with persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the gender predilection for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the gender predilection for persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the primary cause of joint destruction in persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
What is the primary cause of joint destruction in persistent symmetrical, polyarthritis?
