Which statement is not true about rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
a. Rheumatoid arthritis strikes the same parts of the body on both sides.
b. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis can have remissions and exacerbations.
c. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect body systems other than joints.
d. Glucosamine can be helpful for patients in the first 2 years of rheumatoid arthritis.
D
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A Incorrect. This statement is true. RA affects joints in a symmetrical pattern.
B Incorrect. This statement is true. Unlike OA, RA has a highly variable course, which may include remissions as well as exacerbations.
C Incorrect. This statement is true. RA can cause general fatigue and malaise and attack systems other than joints.
D Correct. This statement is false. Conventional therapy for RA includes a com-plex regimen of medications. Glucosamine has not been proven to offer signifi-cant relief from RA.
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