Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding the Chronic Inflammatory Disease

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What is the primary target of rheumatoid arthritis in the body?

Muscles

Bones

Joints (correct)

Nerves

What is the term for the protective mechanism that occurs in response to infections and injuries?

Immune response

Autoimmune response

Systemic reaction

Inflammation (correct)

What is the term for the connective tissue that lines the inside of the joint capsule?

Synovium (correct)

Synovial fluid

Articular cartilage

Ligaments

What is the result of the breakdown of cartilage in rheumatoid arthritis?

Accumulation of fluid in the joint space Signup and view all the answers

What type of disease is rheumatoid arthritis?

Autoimmune and inflammatory Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the transformed autoantibodies that attack healthy tissue in rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis that means it is an ongoing process?

Progressive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of checking for Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) in patients?

To detect tissue death in autoimmune disease Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to maintain adequate nutrition in patients with RA?

To avoid obesity, which puts pressure on the joints Signup and view all the answers

When should physical or occupational therapy be initiated in patients with RA?

Only when the patient is not experiencing a flare-up Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using NSAIDs in patients with RA?

To decrease joint inflammation and pain Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration when prescribing Methotrexate to patients with RA?

The patient's pregnancy status Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using dynamic and aerobic exercises in patients with RA?

To promote joint mobility and strength Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to avoid rushing and stress in patients with RA?

To avoid overexertion and exacerbate symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of arthrocentesis in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?

To collect a sample of joint fluid for laboratory analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in the joint fluid of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?

Increased WBC count and cloudiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ordering an X-ray or CT scan in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

To look for joint changes and deformities Signup and view all the answers

What does the ESR (sed rate) measure in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

Inflammation in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ordering an antibody test, such as rheumatoid factor, in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

To check for antibodies in the connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CRP in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

Measuring inflammation and infection in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a positive anti-CCP antibody test in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

It suggests the presence of autoantibodies attacking the body's cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves?

Endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of lupus?

Low grade fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the bleeding into the lower respiratory tract?

Pulmonary hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication of lupus during pregnancy?

Increased risk of miscarriages Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the fibrous sac?

Pericarditis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of lupus?

Bilateral muscle aches Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the low counts of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets?

Pancytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of NSAIDS/DMARDS in the treatment of SLE?

To control inflammation and suppress the immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Hydroxychloroquine in SLE treatment?

It decreases UV ray absorption, reducing skin lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of Hydroxychloroquine?

Retinitis leading to loss of central vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Janus kinase inhibitors?

Inhibiting the JAK-STAT pathway Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of corticosteroids in SLE treatment?

To control inflammation and suppress the immune system Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary target of rheumatoid arthritis in the body?

What is the term for the protective mechanism that occurs in response to infections and injuries?

What is the term for the connective tissue that lines the inside of the joint capsule?

What is the result of the breakdown of cartilage in rheumatoid arthritis?

What type of disease is rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the term for the transformed autoantibodies that attack healthy tissue in rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis that means it is an ongoing process?

What is the primary purpose of checking for Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) in patients?

Why is it essential to maintain adequate nutrition in patients with RA?

When should physical or occupational therapy be initiated in patients with RA?

What is the primary benefit of using NSAIDs in patients with RA?

What is a critical consideration when prescribing Methotrexate to patients with RA?

What is the primary goal of using dynamic and aerobic exercises in patients with RA?

Why is it essential to avoid rushing and stress in patients with RA?

What is the primary purpose of arthrocentesis in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?

What is a common finding in the joint fluid of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the purpose of ordering an X-ray or CT scan in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

What does the ESR (sed rate) measure in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the purpose of ordering an antibody test, such as rheumatoid factor, in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the role of CRP in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the significance of a positive anti-CCP antibody test in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the term for the inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves?

Which of the following is a symptom of lupus?

What is the term for the bleeding into the lower respiratory tract?

Which of the following is a complication of lupus during pregnancy?

What is the term for the inflammation of the fibrous sac?

Which of the following is a symptom of lupus?

What is the term for the low counts of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets?

What is the primary purpose of NSAIDS/DMARDS in the treatment of SLE?

What is the benefit of Hydroxychloroquine in SLE treatment?

What is a potential side effect of Hydroxychloroquine?

What is the mechanism of action of Janus kinase inhibitors?

What is the purpose of corticosteroids in SLE treatment?

What is the significance of consulting with an OB/GYN in SLE patients?

What is the benefit of stress management in SLE patients?

What is the purpose of exercise and rest periods in SLE treatment?

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