Rheumatoid Arthritis Test Questions – Flashcards

Increasing fluid intake after a bone scan will help eliminate the injected radioisotope.

Genetic predisposition; because the incidence of RA in persons with a positive family history is significantly greater than for the general population, genetic predisposition is probably a significant etiologic factor. In addition increased stress has been linked to RA and viral infections are believed to be a trigger for the onset of this autoimmune disease

Bilateral swollen tender joints, weight loss, fatigue, joint deformities and subcutaneous nodules, a persistent low grade fever.

Symptoms of aspirin toxicity include tinnitus, confusion, weakness, GI bleed, diarrhea