Special topics 1.5 Systemic (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Flashcards
1
Q
A chronic, symmetric, and erosive arthritis of the PERIPHERAL joints that can also affect multiple organs
A
RA
2
Q
Associated with
HLA-DR___
HLA-DR__
A
B1
4
3
Q
RA, more common among Male
T or F
A
F
4
Q
The strongest environmental reisk factor for RA is believed to be??
A
Smoking
5
Q
Formation of _________ which is a sheet of inflammatory granulation tissue that grows into the joint space and invades cartilag
A
Pannus
6
Q
Ra production of:
Attacks the Fc portion of another Ab which is IgG
a. Rheumatoid factor
b. Anti CCP
A
a
7
Q
Rheumatoid factor is IgM
T or F
A
T
8
Q
Rheumatoid factor can be seen 80% of the patients
T or F
A
T
9
Q
Can produce ____________ which is an anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide Ab
A
Anti-CCP
10
Q
Lab Dx includs:
- Rose Waaler Test
- Sensitized alligator Erythrocyte test
- RF latex slide test
- ELISA
- FANA
Which does not belong?
A
None
11
Q
RA can cause ______________ deformity of fingers
A
Swan-neck
