RA AND SLE THERAPEUTICS EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2026
UPDATE!!
connective tissues - (ANSWER)-cover, support, and protect structures and organs
-aid in movement
-include bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, lymphatic tissue, bone marrow
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - (ANSWER)-*chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease* that
affects *freely moving joints (diarthrodial)*
-causes *pain & swelling* of joints
-unknown trigger results in inflammation of synovium: synovial membranes become *thickened* and
promotes destruction of joints
-pannus formation: layer of vascular fibrous tissue between joints; destroys bone & cartilage
-cigarette smoking
-bacteria
-viruses - (ANSWER)What are risk factors for RA?
-joint pain
-irreversible joint damage and disability
-swan neck appearance
-ulnar deviation
-Boutonniere deformity
-increased skin between joints - (ANSWER)What are clinical manifestations of RA?
Swan neck & Boutonniere deformity - (ANSWER)
ulnar deviation deformity - (ANSWER)
-clinical manifestations
-lab tests
, RA AND SLE THERAPEUTICS EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2026
UPDATE!!
-radiographs - (ANSWER)How can we diagnose RA?
-C-reactive protein & ESR: *increased* due to inflammation in joints
-MRI: shows erosions
-Rheumatoid factor: do not have to have this to be diagnosed w/ RA - (ANSWER)What specific labs are
done to diagnose RA?
-ROM exercises
-aerobic exercise
-physical & occupational therapy - (ANSWER)What is the treatment for RA?
-glucocorticoids
-analgesics
-anti-inflammatories
-disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs): methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and
hydroxychloroquine - (ANSWER)What meds can we give for RA?
*Relieve pain but do not improve function*
-joint replacement
-bone fusion - (ANSWER)How can we surgically manage RA?
-decreased function
-permanent joint deformity
-infection
-cancer - (ANSWER)What are complications of RA?
-joint pain & mobility
-temp: ↑ temp indicates infection
UPDATE!!
connective tissues - (ANSWER)-cover, support, and protect structures and organs
-aid in movement
-include bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, lymphatic tissue, bone marrow
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - (ANSWER)-*chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease* that
affects *freely moving joints (diarthrodial)*
-causes *pain & swelling* of joints
-unknown trigger results in inflammation of synovium: synovial membranes become *thickened* and
promotes destruction of joints
-pannus formation: layer of vascular fibrous tissue between joints; destroys bone & cartilage
-cigarette smoking
-bacteria
-viruses - (ANSWER)What are risk factors for RA?
-joint pain
-irreversible joint damage and disability
-swan neck appearance
-ulnar deviation
-Boutonniere deformity
-increased skin between joints - (ANSWER)What are clinical manifestations of RA?
Swan neck & Boutonniere deformity - (ANSWER)
ulnar deviation deformity - (ANSWER)
-clinical manifestations
-lab tests
, RA AND SLE THERAPEUTICS EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2026
UPDATE!!
-radiographs - (ANSWER)How can we diagnose RA?
-C-reactive protein & ESR: *increased* due to inflammation in joints
-MRI: shows erosions
-Rheumatoid factor: do not have to have this to be diagnosed w/ RA - (ANSWER)What specific labs are
done to diagnose RA?
-ROM exercises
-aerobic exercise
-physical & occupational therapy - (ANSWER)What is the treatment for RA?
-glucocorticoids
-analgesics
-anti-inflammatories
-disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs): methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and
hydroxychloroquine - (ANSWER)What meds can we give for RA?
*Relieve pain but do not improve function*
-joint replacement
-bone fusion - (ANSWER)How can we surgically manage RA?
-decreased function
-permanent joint deformity
-infection
-cancer - (ANSWER)What are complications of RA?
-joint pain & mobility
-temp: ↑ temp indicates infection
