MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following are appropriate interventions in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis, EXCEPT?
A
Administration of High Intensity Shortwave Diathermy to increase tissue elasticity
B
Giving Pulsed Ultrasound to improve the healing process
C
Provision of passive ROM exercises to maintain or increase the range of motion of the joints
D
Joint protection aims to prevent deformity
E
Functional exercises to improve function and adaptation in carrying out daily activities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortwave diathermy involves the therapeutic application of high-radiofrequency (usually 27.12 MHz [ = 11.06 m]) electrical currents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Localized musculoskeletal pain. Inflammation (joint or tissue) Pain/spasm. Sprains/strains. Tendonitis. Tenosynovitis. Bursitis. Rheumatoid arthritis. More items •13-Dec-2022

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