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What is the estimated worldwide incidence of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the estimated worldwide incidence of rheumatoid arthritis?
- 2% to 3%
- 3% to 4%
- 1% to 2% (correct)
- 0.5% to 1%
At what age does the onset of rheumatoid arthritis commonly occur?
At what age does the onset of rheumatoid arthritis commonly occur?
- Ninth and tenth decade of life
- First and second decade of life
- Third and sixth decade of life (correct)
- Seventh and eighth decade of life
What is rheumatoid arthritis that occurs after the age of 65 referred to as?
What is rheumatoid arthritis that occurs after the age of 65 referred to as?
- Senior onset RA
- Elderly onset RA (correct)
- Late onset RA
- Aged onset RA
Which of the following is NOT identified as a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the main consequence of the RA inflammatory process on joint motion?
What is the main consequence of the RA inflammatory process on joint motion?
What does the RA synovium break down, leading to pannus formation?
What does the RA synovium break down, leading to pannus formation?
What is the suspected mechanism of action for the etiology of RA?
What is the suspected mechanism of action for the etiology of RA?
What is the gender-based incidence ratio of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the gender-based incidence ratio of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the term for RA that occurs after the age of 65?
What is the term for RA that occurs after the age of 65?
Which factor has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which factor has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which infection should be treated prior to starting medication for a patient with latent TB?
Which infection should be treated prior to starting medication for a patient with latent TB?
What is recommended for most DMARD therapy due to its potential impact on liver and kidney function?
What is recommended for most DMARD therapy due to its potential impact on liver and kidney function?
Which radiographic study is the most common for tracking disease progression?
Which radiographic study is the most common for tracking disease progression?
What can be useful to detect small erosions that may not be visible on x-ray or ultrasound?
What can be useful to detect small erosions that may not be visible on x-ray or ultrasound?
When may joint damage occur within the first 6 to 12 months of diagnosis?
When may joint damage occur within the first 6 to 12 months of diagnosis?
What should be assessed for patients with latent TB who have never been treated?
What should be assessed for patients with latent TB who have never been treated?
What should be assessed if a client tests positive for hepatitis?
What should be assessed if a client tests positive for hepatitis?
What can cause elevation of the liver enzymes and affect kidney function?
What can cause elevation of the liver enzymes and affect kidney function?
What can be useful in establishing a baseline for joint evaluation and assessing the joints for erosions and synovitis?
What can be useful in establishing a baseline for joint evaluation and assessing the joints for erosions and synovitis?
What is recommended for tracking disease progression due to its reliability and reproducibility?
What is recommended for tracking disease progression due to its reliability and reproducibility?
What are the criteria for classifying Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What are the criteria for classifying Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What are the initial clinical manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What are the initial clinical manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which antibodies are used for diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which antibodies are used for diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is used to evaluate disease activity and monitor treatment efficacy in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is used to evaluate disease activity and monitor treatment efficacy in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Which of the following are elevated in acute phases of Rheumatoid Arthritis and useful in monitoring active disease?
Which of the following are elevated in acute phases of Rheumatoid Arthritis and useful in monitoring active disease?
What can Rheumatoid Arthritis lead to in terms of joint and soft tissue?
What can Rheumatoid Arthritis lead to in terms of joint and soft tissue?
What is affected by the inflammatory process of Rheumatoid Arthritis, causing neuropathies and paresthesias?
What is affected by the inflammatory process of Rheumatoid Arthritis, causing neuropathies and paresthesias?
What should be assessed to establish baseline count in Rheumatoid Arthritis, as anemia and elevated platelets may be present due to inflammation?
What should be assessed to establish baseline count in Rheumatoid Arthritis, as anemia and elevated platelets may be present due to inflammation?
Where does joint involvement begin in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Where does joint involvement begin in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is considered antiatherosclerotic and interferes with the production in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What is considered antiatherosclerotic and interferes with the production in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Study Notes
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment
- RA interferes with the production of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, considered antiatherosclerotic
- The nervous system is affected by RA inflammatory process, causing neuropathies and paresthesias
- Criteria for classifying RA include joint involvement, serology, acute phase reactants, and symptom duration
- Initial clinical manifestations of RA include symmetric joint pain and morning joint stiffness
- Classic symptoms of RA include symmetric joint pain, swelling, warmth, erythema, and lack of function
- Joint involvement begins in small joints and progresses to knees, shoulders, hips, elbows, and ankles
- RA can lead to joint deformities, soft tissue deformity, and extra-articular features
- Assessment findings for RA include rheumatoid nodules, joint inflammation, and laboratory findings
- Disease activity score is used to evaluate disease activity and monitor treatment efficacy
- Rheumatoid factor and antiCCP antibodies are used for diagnosing RA
- ESR and CRP are elevated in acute phases of RA, useful in monitoring active disease
- CBC should be assessed to establish baseline count, anemia and elevated platelets may be present due to inflammation
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Test your knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis clinical manifestations and assessment with this quiz. Learn about the criteria for classifying RA, initial symptoms, joint involvement, assessment findings, and laboratory tests used for diagnosis and monitoring.
