Rheumatic fever Quiz 
By:Mohamed Mamdouh 

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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