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what are the three types of arthritis?

what are the less inflammatory arthritis disorderS?

a joint disorder that is uric acid crystal induced is what?

what is infectious arthritis MOST COMMONLYcaused by?

what reduces structural damage to joints?

what is a systemic disorder-genetic basis and involves immune-mediated inflammation?

who is 3 times more common to form spondylarthritis?

what is the term used to indicate arthritis affecting only a few joints?

what is the MOST COMMON joint disorder?

t/f the TMJ is affected, often PAINLESS with crepitation of osteoarthritis
True False

what is the pharmacologic management for osteoarthritis?

what is a painless form of arthritis?

the synovial fluid of inflamed joints contains elevated levels of __________

t/f corticosteroids are regarded as DMARDs because of complications associated with long-term use of steroids
True False

what does DMARD stand for?

what are the oral side effects of DMARD?

what is the first metatarsophalangeal joint affected with acute attacks from gout?