Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout: Drug Therapy Overview
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What is the typical age range when Rheumatoid Arthritis appears?

  • 40-50 years
  • 50-60 years
  • 20-30 years
  • 30-40 years (correct)

    • What is the primary cause of joint stiffness and pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  • Damaged cartilage
  • Inflamed bones
  • Weakened muscles
  • Inflamed synovial membranes (correct)

    • Which of the following medications is considered a first-choice drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  • Sulfasalazine
  • Methotrexate (correct)
  • Etanercept
  • Glucocorticoids

    • What is the primary effect of Glucocorticoids in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Relieving symptoms in the short-term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using Biologic agents in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

    <p>Slowing joint damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of Sulfasalazine?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical dosage of Methotrexate used for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Low dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of joint pain in gout?

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

    Which of the following medications is specifically used to treat gout?

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

    What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

    <p>To regulate the function of the skeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood?

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

    What is the primary use of calcitonin-salmon?

    <p>To prevent bone destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary adverse effect of bisphosphonates?

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

    What is the condition characterized by softening of the bones in adults?

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

    What is the primary use of alendronate?

    <p>To treat osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reducing destruction and slowing disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Etanercept?

    <p>Antagonizing tumor necrosis factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Glucocorticoids and DMARDs in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Mechanism of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 3-6 week timeframe in Methotrexate therapy?

    <p>Time for the patient to experience significant improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for combining Biologic agents with Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

    <p>To delay the progression of joint damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when using high doses of Methotrexate?

    <p>Its potential use in cancer treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common side effect of Sulfasalazine that is also associated with inflammatory bowel diseases?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using colchicine in treating gout?

    <p>Relieving joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of vitamin D in calcium metabolism?

    <p>Regulating calcium absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of bisphosphonates on bone metabolism?

    <p>Preventing bone resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by repeated episodes of joint pain, especially in the big toe?

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

    What is the primary source of calcium in the body?

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

    What is the primary adverse effect of calcium salts in treating hypocalcemia?

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

    What is the role of calcitonin-salmon in calcium metabolism?

    <p>Preventing bone destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of administration for calcitonin-salmon?

    <p>Nasal spray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Glucocorticoids in relation to disease progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>They have no impact on disease progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is not typically used for long-term treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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

    What is the primary benefit of using Disease Modifying Antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

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

    What is the primary reason for using Biologic agents in combination with Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

    <p>To increase the efficacy of Methotrexate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of joint stiffness and pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Inflamed synovial membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Etanercept in Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

    <p>It inhibits the production of tumor necrosis factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using Methotrexate as a first-choice drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>It has a higher response rate in patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of hyperuricemia in individuals with gout?

    <p>Increased risk of serious infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is used to regulate calcium levels in the body?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of bisphosphonates in treating osteoporosis?

    <p>Reducing bone destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical dosing frequency of alendronate in treating osteoporosis?

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

    What is the primary benefit of using calcitonin-salmon in treating hypocalcemia?

    <p>Decreasing plasma calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when using calcium salts to treat hypocalcemia?

    <p>Risk of esophagitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between osteomalacia and rickets?

    <p>Age of onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using colchicine in treating gout?

    <p>Reducing joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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