Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
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Which of the following laboratory evaluations is NOT included in the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis?

  • C-reactive protein
  • Liver function tests (correct)
  • Complete blood cell count (CBC)
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

    • Which condition is NOT a differential diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (correct)
  • Septic arthritis

    • What is a potential risk associated with Janus kinase inhibitors for patients over 50 years with cardiovascular risk factors?

  • Lower incidence of arthritis symptoms
  • Increased risk of neurological disorders
  • Major adverse cardiovascular events (correct)
  • Improved renal function

    • The 2010 EULAR classification criteria includes each of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

    <p>Blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical prediction rule is referenced for the assessment of undifferentiated arthritis?

    <p>Leiden Clinical Prediction Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having high-positive RF or ACPA in the context of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

    <p>Indicates a higher likelihood of developing severe joint damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of extra-articular manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis patients?

    <p>Having low-positive RF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the classification of RA, what is the scoring point for having normal CRP and normal ESR?

    <p>0 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a duration of symptoms of less than 6 weeks indicate in terms of rheumatoid arthritis classification?

    <p>It indicates likely not RA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a treatment goal for rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Improve patient mobility and joint function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification score indicates definite rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

    <p>6 points or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary objective of the treat-to-target approach in managing rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>To achieve rapid disease activity reduction and remission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index is NOT mentioned as a tool to assess disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment Tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are large joints defined in the context of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification is NOT included when discussing disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs?

    <p>Novel gene therapy medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatments have been classified as standard of care before the development of DMARDs?

    <p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ACPA stand for in the context of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a conventional measure of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis management?

    <p>Heart rate variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ACR/EULAR stand for in the context of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of joint involvement assessment, what does 'synovitis' refer to?

    <p>The presence of inflammation in the synovial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do bDMARDs have over csDMARDs according to the guidelines?

    <p>They target specific components of the immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ACR recommend if treatment with one bDMARD fails?

    <p>Switch to a similar bDMARD within the same class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do patients using DMARDs need to have routine vaccinations up to date?

    <p>Because DMARDs increase the risk of infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the efficacy of Anakinra is correct?

    <p>It is less effective than other bDMARDs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do insurance companies generally dictate the treatment sequence for patients?

    <p>They often require a TNF inhibitor to be used first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference in monitoring between bDMARDs and csDMARDs?

    <p>bDMARDs are better tolerated and require less frequent monitoring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the cost difference between bDMARDs and csDMARDs?

    <p>bDMARDs are generally more expensive than csDMARDs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do EULAR guidelines say regarding the switching of bDMARDs?

    <p>EULAR does not specify between switching classes or staying within the same class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    • Chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation, erosion, and deformity
    • Prevalence in North America is 0.5% to 1%
    • Associated with significant morbidity, disability, and increased mortality rate
    • Suspected in patients with joint inflammation, especially polyarthritis
    • Characterized by symmetrical small joint polyarthritis, morning stiffness, and constitutional symptoms
    • Extra-articular manifestations are common, affecting multiple body systems

    Epidemiology and Pathophysiology

    • Affects approximately 0.24% of the global population
    • Multifactorial development, with genetic factors, female sex, and increasing age as risk factors
    • Middle-aged and older adults at higher risk, with peak diagnosis age varying among studies
    • Smoking associated with worse outcomes, including more significant joint disease, rheumatoid nodules, vasculitis, and pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lifestyle factors like fish-rich diet and smoking avoidance may be protective

    Diagnosis

    • Patients present with symmetrical polyarthritis, primarily of small joints (hands), with effusion, erythema, warmth, and marked morning stiffness
    • Constitutional symptoms such as fever and weight loss may also be present
    • Laboratory tests include CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, rheumatoid factor, and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies
    • Differential diagnosis includes other rheumatologic diseases, infections, and osteoarthritis
    • Leiden clinical prediction rule for undifferentiated arthritis can aid in diagnosis (Table 1)
    • Risk scores > 6.5 indicate higher RA risk (Table 1)
    • Table 2 shows the 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for RA

    Extra-articular Manifestations

    • Common, affecting multiple organ systems (Table 3)
    • Increased risk in smokers, males, and those with seropositive RA
    • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in RA patients
    • Extra-articular manifestations are less common with better RA control

    Treatment

    • Goals include reducing pain and inflammation, improving quality of life, maintaining joint function, and preventing disease progression
    • Treat-to-target approach advocated by ACR and EULAR
    • Simple Disease Activity Index (SDAI) and Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) tools quantify disease severity
    • Treatments categorized as conventional synthetic DMARDs (csDMARDs), biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs), or targeted synthetic DMARDs (tsDMARDs) (Table 4)
    • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids were previous standard of care
    • Important to update vaccinations in patients taking DMARDs (Table 5)
    • Lifestyle modifications may include exercise, diet, rehabilitation, and integrative interventions (helpful for better outcomes)

    Prognosis

    • Patients with RA have an increased mortality rate, ranging from 2-fold to 60% increase in recent studies (worsening outcomes)
    • Comorbidities are common (cardiovascular disease, infections, chronic kidney disease, lymphoproliferative disorders, smoking).

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