MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct statement to describe the functional status in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis Class 3?
A
Able to carry out daily activities including self-care, vocational and avocational
B
Able to do self-care and vocational, but limited in avocational
C
Able to do self-care, but limited in vocational and avocational
D
Has limitations in carrying out self-care activities, vocational and avocational
E
Able to carry out all functional activities without interruption including self-care, vocational, avocational
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) – Both the ESR and CRP are typically elevated in RA. These may also be repeated subsequent to the initial evaluation and diagnosis for assessment and monitoring of systemic inflammation, as indicated, over the course of disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 1: Early RA. Stage 2: Antibodies Develop and Swelling Worsens. Stage 3: Symptoms Are Visible. Stage 4: Joints Become Fused. How to Know if Your RA Is Progressing. What Makes RA Get Worse? How Your RA Treatment Plan Prevents Disease Progression. More items •14-Nov-2018

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