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CMN 574 FINAL STUDY GUIDE:
KEY MEDICAL CONCEPTS|
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026
What diagnostic procedure can reveal lymphoid foci in accessory salivary glands?
- correct-answer - Lip biopsy.
What are the treatments for Sjogren's syndrome? - correct-answer - Artificial
tears, mouth lubricants, and good oral hygiene to prevent caries.
What demographic is most affected by Lupus? - correct-answer - 85% are young
women.
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What characteristic rash is associated with Lupus? - correct-answer - Classic
butterfly malar rash, occurring in 50% of patients.
What laboratory findings are indicative of Lupus? - correct-answer - Positive ANA
and anemia.
What confirms the diagnosis of Lupus? - correct-answer - Positive DS anti-DNA
test.
What criteria must be met for the classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE)? - correct-answer - Four of the eleven criteria must be met.
What happens to drug-induced SLE once the culprit drug is stopped? - correct-
answer - Clinical and abnormal lab findings resolve.
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Which drugs are known to potentially induce SLE? - correct-answer - Minocycline,
hydralazine, and isoniazid.
What is the role of anti-malarials like Hydroxychloroquine in Lupus treatment? -
correct-answer - They may help reduce joint discomfort and rashes.
What is the recommended dosage for Hydroxychloroquine? - correct-answer -
200-400 mg daily with annual retinal exams for changes.
What is the serum uric acid level that indicates hyperuricemia in gout? - correct-
answer - Greater than 6.8 mg/dL.
What is the most common joint involved in gout? - correct-answer - First
metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, commonly referred to as podagra.
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What is the typical onset of an acute gout attack? - correct-answer - Acute onset
with elevated WBCs.
What demographic is most commonly affected by gout? - correct-answer - Men
over 30 years old.
What are some associated conditions with gout? - correct-answer - Hypertension
(HTN), diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertriglyceridemia,
and atherosclerosis.
What is a common treatment approach for pediatric fractures? - correct-answer -
Traction and manipulation can reduce many pediatric fractures.
CMN 574 FINAL STUDY GUIDE:
KEY MEDICAL CONCEPTS|
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026
What diagnostic procedure can reveal lymphoid foci in accessory salivary glands?
- correct-answer - Lip biopsy.
What are the treatments for Sjogren's syndrome? - correct-answer - Artificial
tears, mouth lubricants, and good oral hygiene to prevent caries.
What demographic is most affected by Lupus? - correct-answer - 85% are young
women.
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What characteristic rash is associated with Lupus? - correct-answer - Classic
butterfly malar rash, occurring in 50% of patients.
What laboratory findings are indicative of Lupus? - correct-answer - Positive ANA
and anemia.
What confirms the diagnosis of Lupus? - correct-answer - Positive DS anti-DNA
test.
What criteria must be met for the classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE)? - correct-answer - Four of the eleven criteria must be met.
What happens to drug-induced SLE once the culprit drug is stopped? - correct-
answer - Clinical and abnormal lab findings resolve.
,3|Page
Which drugs are known to potentially induce SLE? - correct-answer - Minocycline,
hydralazine, and isoniazid.
What is the role of anti-malarials like Hydroxychloroquine in Lupus treatment? -
correct-answer - They may help reduce joint discomfort and rashes.
What is the recommended dosage for Hydroxychloroquine? - correct-answer -
200-400 mg daily with annual retinal exams for changes.
What is the serum uric acid level that indicates hyperuricemia in gout? - correct-
answer - Greater than 6.8 mg/dL.
What is the most common joint involved in gout? - correct-answer - First
metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, commonly referred to as podagra.
, 4|Page
What is the typical onset of an acute gout attack? - correct-answer - Acute onset
with elevated WBCs.
What demographic is most commonly affected by gout? - correct-answer - Men
over 30 years old.
What are some associated conditions with gout? - correct-answer - Hypertension
(HTN), diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertriglyceridemia,
and atherosclerosis.
What is a common treatment approach for pediatric fractures? - correct-answer -
Traction and manipulation can reduce many pediatric fractures.
