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james0929

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Rheumatoid arthritis is distinguished from osteoarthritis in that:
 
  a. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, systemic disease; osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints.
  b. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, degenerative disease; osteoarthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease.
  c. People with osteoarthritis are considered to be genetically predisposed; there is no known genetic component to rheumatoid arthritis.
  d. Osteoarthritis is often caused by a virus; viruses play no part in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 2

The history of a 70-year-old female indicates that she has been taking laxatives daily for years. Which of her following complaints may be a result of this laxative abuse?
 
  A) Nausea
  B) Peptic ulcers
  C) Anorexia
  D) Dehydration


lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
RA is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. Degenerative joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis.

Answer to Question 2

D
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The safe use of laxatives should be emphasized to prevent laxative abuse. The patient should be aware that diarrhea resulting from laxative abuse may cause dehydration, a serious threat to life. Nausea, ulcers, and anorexia are not noted to be as closely associated with laxative abuse.


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