Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?W. RA is a chronic inflammatory disease that principally affects joints.X. The concentrations (titres) of Rheumatoid Factor deposited in joints does not influence disease severity.Y. The pathogenesis of joint destruction in RA involves both Type III and Type IV hypersensitivity reactions.Z. Development of RA greatly depends on repetitive impulse loading.Question 50Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to either Osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?W. An auto-immune reaction occurs in joints of individuals with RA, but not in joints of people with OA.X.  On the whole, joints are more inflamed in OA than in RA.Y.  Ankylosis (joint fusion) commonly occurs in RA, but is unlikely to occur in OA.Z.  Having osteoporosis increases the risk of developing RA, but not OA.Question 54Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following statements pertaining to rheumatoid nodules is correct?W. Rheumatoid nodules are found in most individuals who have rheumatoid arthritis.X.  Rheumatoid nodules are mostly located in internal organs such as the heart, lungs and liver.Y.  The joint disease will likely resolve in people who have rheumatoid nodules.Z.  An individual with rheumatoid nodules will likely have a very destructive joint disease.Question 43Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following diseases is/are correctly matched to its pathogenesis?W. Osteoarthritis - chronic inflammation and hypersensitivity reactionsX. Rickets - bones are poorly mineralized and soft.Y.  Rheumatoid Arthritis - asymmetrical development in joints of hands and feet.Z. Osteomalacia - bones are poorly mineralized and soft.Question 27Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to osteoporosis?W.  Obesity is protective against the development of osteoporosis.X.   It is a disease characterised by reduced bone mass, often due to increased oestrogen exposure.Y.   Increased weight-bearing activity will likely delay the development of osteoporosis.  Z.   Post-menopausal osteoporosis can occur in men.Question 36Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to osteomyelitis?W. Poorly treated diabetics are at increased risk of developing osteomyelitis following initial infection.X.  Most cases of osteomyelitis are caused by fungi.Y.   Osteomyelitis commonly results in an abscess forming in bone.Z.  Oral antibiotic treatment will typically resolve an established osteomyelitis.Question 58Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct