Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with ?
A
HLA -DR4
2
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X
A
X
3
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X
A
4
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X
A
5
Q
X
A
6
Q
Clinical features of RA
A
rheumatoid arthritis often affects small joint polyarthritis affecting the metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints if it affects the hands
7
Q
C
A
8
Q
C
A
9
Q
Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis ?
A
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) are strongly associated with rheumatoid arthritis, being present in 70% of patients and linked to a poorer disease prognosis.
10
Q
C
A
11
Q
C
A
12
Q
C
A
13
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C
A
14
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C
A
15
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D
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