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1. During the physical assessment of the patient with early to moderate RA,
what should the nurse expect to find?
A. Hepatomegaly
B. Heberden's nodes
C. Spindle-shaped fingers
D. Crepitus on joint movement - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Spindle-shaped
fingers
2. Laboratory findings that the nurse would expect to be present in the
patient with RA include
A. Polycythemia
B. Increased IgG
C. Decreased WBC
D. ACPA - CORRECT ANSWER-D. ACPA
3. Which other extraarticular manifestation of RA is most likely to be seen in
the patient with RA?
, A. Lyme disease
B. Felty syndrome
C. Sjogren's syndrome
D. Spondyloarthropathies - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Felty syndrome
4. Which drug that prevents binding of the TNF and inhibits the
inflammatory response is used in the management of RA?
A. Anakinra
B. Entanercept
C. Leflunomide
D. Azathioprine - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Entanercept
5. The patient had has RA for some time but has not had success with
previous medications. Although there is an increased risk for tuberculosis,
which monoclonal antibody is used with methotrexate to best treat
symptoms?
A. Parenteral gold
B. Certolizumab
C. Tocilizumab
D. Hydroxychloroquine - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Certolizumab
6. A 70 year old patient is being evaluated for symptoms of RA. The nurse
recognizes what as the major problem in the management of RA in the
older adult?
A. RA is usually more severe in older adults