Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Curious about Biologic Nomenclature 

• RA Support Groups 

1. Which of the following is not a subtype of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? 

a) Oligoarthritis

b) Polyarthritis RF Negative

c) Rheumatoid Nodules

d) Psoriatic Arthritis

2. What is the first-line Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? 

a) Hydroxychloroquine

b) Methotrexate

c) Leflunomide

d) Sulfasalazine

3. Which factor is associated with a higher risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis? 

a) Age 50-70

b) Male gender

c) Family history

d) Minimal environmental exposure

4. Which of the following is a clinical feature commonly seen in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis? 

a) Butterfly rash

b) Boutonniere Deformity

c) Erythema Nodosum

d) Raynaud's Phenomenon

5. What is the recommended treatment for a pregnant patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis who needs a DMARD? a) Methotrexate

b) Sulfasalazine with folic acid

c) Leflunomide

d) High-dose corticosteroids

6. What is the purpose of using glucocorticoids in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis? 

a) To be used as a long-term therapy

b) To delay the start of DMARDs

c) As a bridging therapy while waiting for DMARDs to take effect

d) To replace the need for DMARDs