RA MCQs-2025

Reading time: 0 MinuteTHYROID’S Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s, subacute) Hypothalamic or pituitary dysfunction Young (congenital hypothyroidism) Radiation (radiation therapy or radioactive iodine) Overdose of anti-thyroid medications Iodine deficiency/excess Drugs (lithium, amiodarone) Subacute thyroiditis

Reading time: 0 Minute Mnemonic to remember the causes of hyponatremia along with their types: “4 D’s SIADH Can’t Handle Na (Sodium)“ 1. Hypovolemic Hyponatremia (“4 D’s”): Dehydration (e.g., excessive sweating, burns) Diuretics (e.g., thiazides) Diarrhea (e.g., GI losses) Drains (e.g., nasogastric suction) 2. Euvolemic Hyponatremia (“SIADH”): SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone) Insufficient cortisol…

Reading time: 0 MinuteCauses of Virus-Induced Arthritis Mnemonic: “Pretty Red Hands Have Chikungunya’s Dreadful Hurts” P: Parvovirus B19 R: Rubella H: Hepatitis B H: Hepatitis C C: Chikungunya D: Dengue H: HIV Less Common Causes of Viral Arthritis Mnemonic: “Every Careful Zebra Makes Amazing Adventures Hunting Sindbis” E: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) C: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Z:…