10 Questions
Which diagnostic test is commonly used for evaluating Sjogren Syndrome?
Sialogram
What is a common management approach for Myositis?
Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants
Which blood test results are indicative of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Positive RF and ACPA
What is a common medication used to increase production of saliva in Sjogren Syndrome patients?
Ilocarpine
What type of examination is often required to confirm the diagnosis in patients with Scleroderma?
Biopsy
In managing Myositis, what do immunosuppressants do?
(DMARDs) Drugs that inhibit immune system activity
Which class of drugs is considered a first-line treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
DMARDs
Which of the following medications is used to decrease eye inflammation in Sjogren Syndrome?
(Xiidra) Lifitegrast
What do positive RF and ACPA indicate in the evaluation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Indicate inflammatory arthritis in RA
What can MRI and ultrasonography detect in early Rheumatoid Arthritis?
(Bone erosion and synovial thickening) Predict future bony erosions
Test your knowledge on rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder of autoimmune origin that primarily affects the joints but may also involve other organs and tissues. Learn about the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and extraarticular lesions associated with this condition.
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