Author Question: A major clinical manifestation of rheumatic fever is: a. Polyarthritis. b. Osler's nodes. c. ... (Read 30 times)

newyorker26 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

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.