Deck 34: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 1

Arthritis is most prevalent among _____.

A) African Americans
B) Caucasians
C) Cuban Americans
D) Puerto Ricans

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A diet rich in _____ is recommended for OA patients.

A) beans
B) dairy products
C) red meat
D) products made from refined flour

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is known to induce remission of RA?

A) vegan diet
B) smoking
C) pregnancy
D) moderate alcohol consumption

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Framingham Study researchers noted that _____ significantly reduced knee OA progression.

A) vitamin B-12
B) ginkgo biloba
C) vitamin C
D) antioxidants

Question 5

Which of the following is a symptom suggesting a diagnosis of RA?

A) negative antinuclear antibodies
B) mild fatigue
C) postviral inflammation
D) low C-reactive protein

Question 6

Based on available prevalence data, a 30-year-old woman with osteoarthritis would most likely experience symptoms in her _____.

A) knees
B) hips
C) feet
D) hands

Question 7

Women are more often affected than men by OA before age 50.

Question 8

Participation by young women in competitive sports may increase their risk of developing OA.

Question 9

Smoking cessation helps to prevent RA.

Question 10

Osteoporosis is a risk factor for OA.

Question 11

RA can be cured with a combination of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapy.

Question 12

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Question 13

How are women predisposed to OA of the knees?

Question 14

How is OA diagnosed?

Question 15

The American College of Rheumatology guidelines for the medical management of OA of the hip and knee recommends patient education encouraging self management, with a focus on what five practices?