OA vs. RA

Question 1

Early onset

Answer 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 2

Late onset

Answer 2

Osteoarthritis

Question 3

Chronic systemic disease

Answer 3

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 4

Involves the synovium

Answer 4

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 5

Involved joints are symmetrical fingers, cervical spine

Answer 5

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 6

Malaise, fever, anemia

Answer 6

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 7

Degenerative disease

Answer 7

Osteoarthritis

Question 8

Involves the cartilages

Answer 8

Osteoarthritis

Question 9

Involved joints are unilateral weight bearing (knee, hips, spine)

Answer 9

Osteoarthritis

Question 10

No other systemic s/s

Answer 10

Osteoarthritis

Question 11

Joint tenderness, swelling, warmth, and redness

Answer 11

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 12

SQ nodules

Answer 12

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 13

Stiffness that diminishes at the end of the day

Answer 13

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 14

Rest the joints
Cold and heat modalities
ASA, NSAIDs

Answer 14

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 15

Crepitus

Answer 15

Osteoarthritis

Question 16

Stiffness in the morning, decreases after activity

Answer 16

Osteoarthritis

Question 17

Rest the joints, avoid overactivity
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Cold and warm modalities
ASA

Answer 17

Osteoarthritis