A major clinical manifestation of rheumatic fever is: a. ...

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A major clinical manifestation of rheumatic fever is:
 
  a. Polyarthritis.
  b. Osler's nodes.
  c. Janeway spots.
  d. Splinter hemorrhages of distal third of nails.

Question 2

A common, serious complication of rheumatic fever is:
 
  a. Seizures. c. Pulmonary hypertension.
  b. Cardiac arrhythmias. d. Cardiac valve damage.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Polyarthritis is swollen, hot, red, and painful joints. The affected joints will change every 1 to 2 days. Primarily the large joints are affected. Osler's nodes, Janeway spots, and splinter hemorrhages are characteristic of infective endocarditis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cardiac valve damage is the most significant complication of rheumatic fever. Seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension are not common complications of rheumatic fever.

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