Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout: Drug Therapy and Treatment
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At what age does Rheumatoid Arthritis typically appear?

  • 60 – 70 years
  • 20 – 30 years
  • 30 – 40 years (correct)
  • 50 – 60 years

    • What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  • They reduce joint damage and slow disease progression
  • They cure the disease
  • They only provide temporary relief
  • They relieve symptoms but do not delay progression (correct)

    • What is the toxicity of methotrexate?

  • Hepatic, bone marrow suppression, GI ulcers, and pneumonitis (correct)
  • Ocular and auditory
  • Neurological and muscular
  • Renal and cardiovascular

    • What is the primary action of etanercept?

    <p>It reduces the activity of tumor necrosis factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>They reduce destruction and slow disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>It is a first-choice DMARD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using sulfasalazine in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>It is used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of gout?

    <p>Joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a specific drug therapy for gout?

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

    What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition caused by hypocalcemia in children?

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

    What is the mechanism of action of calcitonin-salmon?

    <p>Prevents bone destruction and decreases plasma levels of calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the adverse effect of bisphosphonates?

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

    What is the primary dietary source of calcium?

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

    What is the purpose of vitamin D in treating hypocalcemia?

    <p>Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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