A 25-year-old female developed a syndrome characterized by morning stiffness, fatigue, low-grade fever, weight loss, and bilateral swelling and tenderness of her wrist, metacarpophalangeal, and proximal interphalangeal joints that has persisted for 6 weeks. Which of the following disease processes is most likely to be the cause of her signs and symptoms?
A. Gouty arthritis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Septic arthritis
Answer: C. Rheumatoid arthritis
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a. O b. P c. Q d. R
What does the abbreviation ASHP stand for?
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word