Chapter 63 Rheumatoid Arthritis Q&A (1 of 31) Sample Questions

1. A 44-year-old woman who is a pianist by profession goes to the doctor complaining of pain that is interfering with her ability to do her regular job. What is the goal in arthritis therapy?
  1. A. To allow the patient to function as normally as possible in the short term.
  2. B. To ensure that therapy is as effective as possible in arresting or delaying joint damage and destruction.
  3. C. Three types of drugs are used to achieve the above target, Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) (Methotrexate, Chloroquine, Gold) and corticosteroids (Prednisolone, Intra articular cortisone in
  4. D. All of the above
Ans: D