Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 1

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with ?

Answer 1

HLA -DR4

Question 2

X

Answer 2

X

Question 3

X

Question 4

X

Question 5

X

Question 6

Clinical features of RA

Answer 6

rheumatoid arthritis often affects small joint polyarthritis affecting the metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints if it affects the hands

Question 7

C

Question 8

C

Question 9

Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis ?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

C

Question 11

C

Question 12

C

Question 13

C

Question 14

C

Question 15

D

Question 16

respiratory clinical features of RA ?

Answer 16

pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion, pulmonary nodules, bronchiolitis obliterans, methotrexate pneumonitis, pleurisy

Question 17

What are the ocular clinical features of RA ?

Answer 17

Most common keratoconjuctivitis sicca
= dry burning and gritty eyes due to decreased tear production

Episcleritis - erythema

Scleritis - erythema and pain

steroid-induced cataracts, chloroquine retinopathy