Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on medications for rheumatoid arthritis! by Amanda 1 What class of drugs is commonly used as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis? a NSAIDs b Biologics c DMARDs d Corticosteroids 2 Which medication is a common DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis? a Prednisone b Methotrexate c Aspirin d Ibuprofen 3 What is the primary goal of rheumatoid arthritis medication? a Promote weight gain b Enhance mobility c Increase pain d Reduce inflammation 4 Which type of medication can help manage severe rheumatoid arthritis symptoms quickly? a Antidepressants b Corticosteroids c Antihistamines d Antibiotics 5 What are biologics such as infliximab primarily used for in rheumatoid arthritis treatment? a Target specific parts of the immune system b Enhance digestion c Increase blood flow d Reduce cholesterol 6 Which of the following is a side effect of long-term corticosteroid use? a Increased energy b Improved vision c Increased blood sugar d Hair loss 7 Which supplement should be taken with methotrexate to reduce side effects? a Fish oil b Folic acid c Calcium d Magnesium 8 What is a common side effect of DMARDs? a Bone marrow suppression b Euphoria c Increased appetite d Weight loss 9 Which medication is NOT typically used for rheumatoid arthritis? a Biologics b DMARDs c Antivirals d NSAIDs 10 What is the role of NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis treatment? a Pain relief and inflammation reduction b Prevent infections c Cure the disease d Increase appetite 11 What physical findings would the nurse expect in a patient experiencing a gout flare? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Choose one or more answers a Swollen joint b Severe pain c Increased joint mobility d Erythema e Heat in the joint 12 What medication should a patient with a diagnosis of gout expect to take daily? a Methotrexate b Hydroxychloroquine c Allopurinol d Methylprednisolone 13 What foods should a patient with a diagnosis of gout avoid? a Foods high in protein b Foods high in purine c Foods high in potassium d Foods high in phosphorous 14 What medication is most likely to be prescribed for pain management in a patient experiencing a gout flare? a Morphine b Aspirin c Tylenol d Naproxen Feedback 3 Arthritis is a debilitating inflammatory process in the joints; treatment is focused on decreasing inflammation and damaging effects of the immune system. 4 Short term use of corticosteroids can be used to control severe symptoms associated with RA. 6 Corticosteroids may be used to treat the inflammation associated with RA but should be used with caution due to adverse effects associate with long term use. Side effects include increased blood glucose, hypertension, increased appetite, osteoporosis (long-term), mental health, insomnia, cataracts (long-term) and more. 7 Folic acid should be taken with methotrexate to decrease the side effects of methotrexate. 11 Gout flares are characterized by severe pain, tenderness, swelling, redness and heat in a joint. 12 Gout flares are caused by a build up of uric acid in the joint. Allopurinol is used to decrease the uric acid in the body and can help to prevent flares and treat those that are occurring. 13 Foods high in purine include organ meats, sardines/anchovies, alcohol and sweet drinks 14 Naproxen or Ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory medications that are recommended for a gout flare. Aspirin is not recommended; it can worsen a flare. Tylenol and morphine are not anti-inflammatory and may decrease the pain but would not be the best choice for pain management.
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