Which of the following statements pertaining to rheumatoid nodules is correct?W. Rheumatoid nodules are found in most individuals who have rheumatoid arthritis.X.  Rheumatoid nodules are mostly located in internal organs such as the heart, lungs and liver.Y.  The joint disease will likely resolve in people who have rheumatoid nodules.Z.  An individual with rheumatoid nodules will likely have a very destructive joint disease.Question 43Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?W. RA is a chronic inflammatory disease that principally affects joints.X. The concentrations (titres) of Rheumatoid Factor deposited in joints does not influence disease severity.Y. The pathogenesis of joint destruction in RA involves both Type III and Type IV hypersensitivity reactions.Z. Development of RA greatly depends on repetitive impulse loading.Question 35Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to either Osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?W. An auto-immune reaction occurs in joints of individuals with RA, but not in joints of people with OA.X.  On the whole, joints are more inflamed in OA than in RA.Y.  Ankylosis (joint fusion) commonly occurs in RA, but is unlikely to occur in OA.Z.  Having osteoporosis increases the risk of developing RA, but not OA.Question 54Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following diseases is/are correctly matched to its pathogenesis?W. Osteoarthritis - chronic inflammation and hypersensitivity reactionsX. Rickets - bones are poorly mineralized and soft.Y.  Rheumatoid Arthritis - asymmetrical development in joints of hands and feet.Z. Osteomalacia - bones are poorly mineralized and soft.Question 27Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to osteomyelitis?W. People with poor dental hygiene and cavities are at increased risk of developing osteomyelitis.X.  Most cases of osteomyelitis are caused by bacteria.Y.   Osteomyelitis commonly results in sequestrum and involucrum forming in bone.Z.  Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone AND bone marrow.Question 38Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct

Which of these may be seen in an individual with Chronic Kidney Disease?W. Oedema in lungs and periphery due to increased protein (albumin) production.X.  Anaemia due to reduced EPO production.Y.  Uraemia due to reduced excretion of waste and toxins.Z.  Decreased bone mineralisation due to loss of vitamin D production.Question 21Select one:a.if only W, X and Y are correctb.if only W and Y are correctc.if only X and Z are correctd.if only Z is correcte.if all are correct