Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
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What is the minimum duration of morning stiffness required for a diagnosis?

  • 3 hours
  • 1 hour (correct)
  • 2 hours
  • 30 minutes
  • What is a rare complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Episcleritis
  • Amyloidosis (correct)
  • Scleritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • What is the most common extra-articular feature of rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Nail-fold infarcts
  • Dry eyes (correct)
  • Cutaneous ulceration
  • Vasculitis
  • What is the significance of rheumatoid factor in diagnosis?

    <p>It is 100% positive in patients with nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common systemic feature of rheumatoid arthritis?

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

    What is a possible pulmonary complication of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Pulmonary fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hematological manifestation of Folate deficiency in Methotrexate therapy?

    <p>Macrocytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rare complication of Rheumatoid Arthritis caused by compression of the spinal cord?

    <p>Spinal cord compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the presenting feature of Rheumatoid Arthritis that results from compression by hypertrophied synovium or joint subluxation?

    <p>Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of anemia of chronic disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>EPO decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the systemic effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis that increases the risk of pulmonary fibrosis?

    <p>Anti-TNF therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the combination of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Splenomegaly, and neutropenia?

    <p>Felty syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical systemic effects of widespread inflammation in vasculitis?

    <p>Fever, weight loss, and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic laboratory finding in patients with microscopic polyangiitis?

    <p>Presence of circulating antibodies to myeloperoxidase (MPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

    <p>Epistaxis, nasal crusting, and sinusitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tissue affected by the local inflammatory process in vasculitis?

    <p>Small blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment of choice for granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

    <p>Corticosteroid + Cyclophosphamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic histopathological feature of granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

    <p>Granuloma formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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