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What is the main characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What is the main characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
- It only affects the joints and does not have extra-articular manifestations
- It primarily affects large joints in a symmetric pattern
- It has a male to female ratio of 1:3
- It causes erosive deforming arthritis with joint destruction (correct)
What is the prevalence of RA among adults?
What is the prevalence of RA among adults?
- 5%
- 0.5%
- 2%
- 1% (correct)
What is the peak age of onset for RA?
What is the peak age of onset for RA?
- 55-65 years
- 45-55 years
- 25-45 years (correct)
- 15-25 years
What percentage of the Egyptian population is affected by RA?
What percentage of the Egyptian population is affected by RA?
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What is the female to male ratio for RA?
What is the female to male ratio for RA?
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Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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What is the main target in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What is the main target in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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What is the peak age of onset for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What is the peak age of onset for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for the occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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What percentage of adults does Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) approximately affect?
What percentage of adults does Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) approximately affect?
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