Rheumatoid Arthritis in Dentistry
Presented by Judy Caesly, Dental Hygienist
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1. Rheumatoid arthritis is a relatively common autoimmune disease, with multiple treatment options. Which of the following is an example of a drug that has been shown to halt or reverse the progression of this disease in the majority of patients?
Aspirin
Azathioprine
Paracetamol
Methotrexate
Prednisone
2. In a follow-up visit, you establish that your patient has been prescribed adalimumab (s.c. every 2 weeks) to help them achieve their therapeutic goal. Major side effects with this class of medication include:
Infections & malignancy
Mucosal Ulcers
Osteoporosis
Renal impairment
3. Rheumatoid arthritis is more severe in?
Men
Women
4. A 36-year-old woman was seen by her Doctor due to pain in her hands, wrists, and knees. She is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following treatments will reduce joint inflammation and slow progression of the disease?
NSAIDs
Joint aspiration
Methotrexate
Systemic corticosteroids
5. A C-reactive protein (CRP) test can be used to monitor the progression of RA?
True
False
6. What is a C-Reactive protein test used to detect?
White cell count
Inflammatory markers
Protein content of urine
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test
7. Which one of these is NOT a goal of RA treatment?
Stop inflammation or reduce it to the lowest possible level (put disease in remission)
Relieve symptoms
Reduce long-term heart disease
Improve function and overall well-being
8. Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that involves the study of...
The immune system
Musculoskeletal (muscles and bones) system
Rheumatic diseases
All of the above
9. The sudden appearance or worsening of RA symptoms is referred to as an
Outbreak
Flare
Burst
Eruption
10. What is the name of the device that can be used on TePe toothbrushes and special brush handles to assist with dexterity?
TePe Easy Grip
TePe Extra Grip
TePe Grip Fix
TePe Adapter
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