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?

It reduces the activity of tumor necrosis factor Signup and view all the answers

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

They reduce destruction and slow disease progression Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

It is a first-choice DMARD Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using sulfasalazine in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

It is used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of gout?

Joint pain Signup and view all the answers

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

Colchicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Rickets Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of calcitonin-salmon?

Prevents bone destruction and decreases plasma levels of calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the adverse effect of bisphosphonates?

Esophagitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary dietary source of calcium?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vitamin D in treating hypocalcemia?

Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels Signup and view all the answers

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