Rheumatology MCQs

1. What is the primary clinical feature of rheumatoid arthritis?

a) Morning stiffness lasting more than one hour b) Acute onset of joint pain c) Predominantly affects large joints d) Joint pain without morning stiffness Answer: a) Morning stiffness lasting more than one hour

2. Which of the following lab tests is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis?

a) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) b) C-reactive protein (CRP) c) Rheumatoid factor (RF) d) Anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) Answer: d) Anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)

3. Which medication is commonly used as a first-line disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

a) Methotrexate b) Prednisone c) Ibuprofen d) Hydroxychloroquine Answer: a) Methotrexate

4. Which of the following is NOT a common feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

a) Butterfly rash b) Discoid rash c) Positive anti-DNA antibody test d) High serum uric acid levels Answer: d) High serum uric acid levels

5. In which condition would you expect to find a “sausage digit” or dactylitis?

a) Psoriatic arthritis b) Gout c) Osteoarthritis d) Ankylosing spondylitis Answer: a) Psoriatic arthritis

6. Which of the following is a classic radiological finding in ankylosing spondylitis?

a) Joint erosions b) Bamboo spine c) Subchondral cysts d) Osteophytes Answer: b) Bamboo spine

7. What is the primary treatment for acute gout attacks?

a) Methotrexate b) Colchicine c) Hydroxychloroquine d) Methotrexate Answer: b) Colchicine

8. Which condition is characterized by a positive anti-Smith antibody test?

a) Rheumatoid arthritis b) Systemic lupus erythematosus c) Sjögren’s syndrome d) Scleroderma Answer: b) Systemic lupus erythematosus

9. What is the main clinical feature distinguishing osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis?

a) Symmetrical joint involvement b) Joint inflammation and swelling c) Asymmetrical joint involvement d) Presence of morning stiffness Answer: c) Asymmetrical joint involvement

10. Which of the following is a common complication of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

a) Pulmonary fibrosis b) Acute renal failure c) Nephrotic syndrome d) Hemophilia Answer: a) Pulmonary fibrosis
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