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

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

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

What is a common side effect of Sulfasalazine?

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

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

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

What is the primary cause of joint pain in gout?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary use of calcitonin-salmon?

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

What is the primary adverse effect of bisphosphonates?

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

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

<p>Osteomalacia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of alendronate?

<p>To treat osteoporosis (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Etanercept?

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

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

<p>Mechanism of action (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the role of vitamin D in calcium metabolism?

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

What is the primary effect of bisphosphonates on bone metabolism?

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

What is the primary source of calcium in the body?

<p>Bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Nasal spray (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Weekly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the primary difference between osteomalacia and rickets?

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

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

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

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