CMN 574.1 Exam Questions and
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The most SPECIFIC lab for rheumatoid arthritis is? - anti-CCP
antibodies
Rheumatoid factor maybe misleading b/c it can also be positive in what
conditions? - syphilis, Hep C, TB, subacute endocarditis, or elderly
Labs in Early RA disease may on...
Your patient with new Dx RA has an Aspirin sensitivity/allergy, you know
they are contraindicated for which drug? - ✔✔Sulfasalazine
Men and women on Methotrexate should have effective birth control! -
✔✔TRUE
Which antimalarial agent is helpful in RA? - ✔✔hydroxychloroquine sulfate-
only use in those with mild disease b/c only some respond, and it may take
3-6 months. Can be used in combo with sulfasalazine or DMARDs.
SE of hydroxychloroquine sulfate (rare at low doses, but important!) -
✔✔Pigmentary retinitis=> blindness. Inform patient for eye exam
Q12months!
FACT: Minocycline has also been shown to be effective in mild RA (1st
year of dz) - ✔✔Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of the tetracyclines.
AE is dizziness.
The Biologic DMARDs include: - ✔✔TNF inhibitors
Abatacept
Rituximab
Tocilizumab
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