Rheumatology and Adalimumab Quiz

What is rheumatology primarily concerned with?

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders

• Neurological disorders

• Respiratory diseases

Which of the following is NOT classified as a rheumatic disease?

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Diabetes mellitus

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Rheumatoid arthritis

What is the role of TNF-α in autoimmune diseases?

• Causes apoptosis of wanted T cells

• Enhances antibody production

• Inhibits immune response

• Promotes healing of tissues

Which of the following is a common adverse event associated with Adalimumab?

• Kidney failure

• Respiratory tract infections

• Liver cirrhosis

• Heart attack

What is the primary function of white blood cells (WBCs)?

• Regulate body temperature

• Transport oxygen

• Clot blood

• Fight infections

Which autoimmune disease is characterized by dry skin lesions known as plaques?

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Psoriatic arthritis

• Crohn's disease

• Rheumatoid arthritis

What is the typical onset age range for symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

• 40-60 years

• 0-10 years

• 60+ years

• 15-40 years

Which of the following is a treatment recommendation for active Ankylosing Spondylitis?

• Physical therapy

• High-dose antibiotics

• Systemic glucocorticoids

• Surgery

What is the mechanism of action of Adalimumab?

• Stimulates B-lymphocytes

• Increases platelet count

• Inhibits TNF-α

• Enhances WBC production

Which of the following is a subtype of Spondyloarthritis?

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

• Dermatomyositis