<div><strong>Rheumatic fever Quiz </strong></div> <div><strong>By:Mohamed Mamdouh </strong></div>

What is the primary cause of rheumatic fever?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

Parasitic infection

Which bacterium is commonly associated with the development of rheumatic fever?

Staphylococcus aureus

Escherichia coli

Hemolytic Streptococcus

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

What is the primary manifestation of rheumatic fever affecting the heart?

Arthritis

Carditis

Skin rash

Chorea

Which of the following is a major criterion for diagnosing rheumatic fever?

Elevated blood pressure

Erythema marginatum

Joint pain

Elevated C-reactive protein

What is the recommended treatment for streptococcal throat infection to prevent rheumatic fever?

Antiviral medication

Antibiotics

Antifungal medication

Corticosteroids

Which age group is most commonly affected by rheumatic fever?

Infants

Children

Adolescents

Elderly

What is the most common joint affected in rheumatic fever?

Hip

Knee

Elbow

Wrist

Which of the following is a criteria of rheumatic fever that involves involuntary movements and muscle weakness?

Arthritis

Erythema marginatum

Chorea

Subcutaneous nodules

Which laboratory test is commonly used to detect inflammation in rheumatic fever?

Complete blood count (CBC)

Liver function tests

Serum creatinine

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Which of the following is NOT a major criterion for the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

Carditis

Arthralgia

Erythema marginatum

Subcutaneous nodules

Which of the following is a common criteria of rheumatic heart disease that involves the formation of small, painless nodules under the skin?

Arthritis

Erythema marginatum

Subcutaneous nodules

Chorea

Which of the following is a common feature of rheumatic fever involving the skin?

Psoriasis

Lichen planus

Erythema marginatum

Urticaria

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is true?

It is caused by a virus.

It primarily affects the elderly.

Antibiotics are not effective in its treatment.

It can result from untreated streptococcal throat infections.

What is the purpose of echocardiogram in the evaluation of rheumatic fever?

Detect joint involvement

Assess skin lesions

Evaluate cardiac valve function

Measure inflammatory markers

Which of the following is a major symptom of rheumatic fever affecting the joints?

Muscle weakness

Joint swelling

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Which of the following is a common finding in the blood of individuals with rheumatic fever?

Low white blood cell count

Low hemoglobin level

Elevated antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer

Elevated platelet count

What is the primary purpose of the ASO titer test in the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

Measure inflammation

Confirm joint involvement

Detect bacterial DNA

Assess previous streptococcal infection

What is the recommended approach for preventing rheumatic fever in high-risk populations?

Isolation of affected individuals

Improved personal hygiene

Early and effective treatment of streptococcal infections

Vaccination

Which of the following is a potential complication of rheumatic heart disease that may require surgical intervention?

Joint deformities

Congestive heart failure

Skin ulcerations

Neurological deficits

What is the role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the management of rheumatic fever?

Kill bacteria

Relieve pain and inflammation

Prevent joint deformities

Improve cardiac function

Which of the following is a non-cardiac manifestation of rheumatic fever?

Pericarditis

Myocarditis

Pleuritis

Endocarditis

Which of the following statements about the progression of rheumatic fever is true?

It always resolves spontaneously without complications.

Carditis is a rare complication.

Recurrent episodes are common if left untreated.

Joint involvement is the only major criterion for diagnosis.

Which of the following is a common finding on chest X-ray in individuals with rheumatic heart disease?

Pulmonary edema

Enlarged spleen

Pleural effusion

Cardiomegaly

What is the primary role of valvular surgery in the management of rheumatic heart disease?

Cure the underlying infection

Prevent joint deformities

Correct heart valve damage

Relieve pain

Which of the following is a potential complication of rheumatic fever affecting the joints?

Osteoporosis

Polyarthritis

Gangrene

Gout

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