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Maximize your study time with this comprehensive guide for CMN 574 Exam 3. Featuring
86 highly relevant rheumatology questions and detailed answers, this resource is
designed to help nursing students and healthcare professionals master key clinical
presentations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment protocols to pass their exam.
Why You Need This Study Guide
Targeted Rheumatology Focus: Specifically tailored to Exam 3 of the CMN 574
curriculum.
Extensive Question Bank: 86 questions covering a wide array of autoimmune,
inflammatory, and degenerative joint diseases.
Detailed Answer Rationales: Go beyond rote memorization with clear, evidence-based
explanations
Exam-Ready Format: Structuring follows standard NP/medical school multiple-choice
formats to sharpen your critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
Key Topics Covered
Master the complex differential diagnoses for common and rare rheumatologic conditions,
including:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Clinical manifestations, serological markers (RF, Anti-CCP),
and pharmacological management.
Osteoarthritis (OA): Risk factors, radiographic changes, and non-inflammatory joint
presentations.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Recognizing characteristic signs like malar rash,
photosensitivity, and ANA/anti-dsDNA serology.
Gout & Pseudogout: Crystal identification, risk factors, and acute/chronic management
strategies.
Other Essential Pathologies: Vasculitis, Spondyloarthropathies, Polymyalgia Rheumatica
(PMR), and Sjögren's Syndrome.
How to Use It
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, Self-Assessment: Test your baseline knowledge and time yourself to simulate actual exam
conditions.
Clinical Application: Reinforce your understanding of "red flag" symptoms and first-line
treatments for board exams and clinical rotations.
Time-Saver: Skip the hours of flipping through heavy textbooks and rely on this curated,
high-yield study material.
Quiz_________________?
Osteoarthritis S/S -
Answer☑️
- AM stiffness <30min
- Non-inflammatory
- Pain relived at rest
- No systemic S/S
- Slow onset
- Weight bearing joints
- Normal ESR, Non-inflammatory synovial fluid
Quiz_________________?
Osteoarthritis prevelence -
Answer☑️
- Women
- Age 40 or older
- Most common joint disease
Quiz_________________?
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, Osteoarthritis TX -
Answer☑️
- Weight loss
- Vit D management
- Splinting [hands]
- Tylenol 3g/24hr
- Triamcinolone [knee/hip] injection if no response to OTC meds (No
injections in hands!)
- Ortho referral for hip / knee replacement
Quiz_________________?
Gout S/S -
Answer☑️
- Mono-articular
- Inflammatory
- 1st MTP Joint [great toe]-podagra
- Intense, tender joints + warm, dusky red skin
- Acute onset
- Tophus in cartilage, subQ / periarticular tissue, bone, kidney
Quiz_________________?
Primary gout -
Answer☑️
- Hereditary
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