What Do You Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis?

1. The age range when people are most often diagnosed with RA is:

• Under the age of 40
• Between ages 40 and 60
• Over the age of 60

2. Which of the following does not increase your risk of getting RA?

• Genetics
• Being a woman
• Past injuries
• Past viruses and infections

3. True or False: RA affects only the joints.

• True
• False

4. RA is a disease caused primarily by abnormalities in which system of the body?

• Nervous system
• Immune system
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system

5. True or False: RA almost always leads to joint deformities in the hands.

• True
• False

6. True or False: RA can affect brain function.

• True
• False

7. True or False: Stress can make your RA worse.

• True
• False

8. True or False: One typical symptom of RA is brief morning joint stiffness that lasts no longer than 30 minutes.

• True
• False

9. Lifestyle changes that can benefit people who live with RA include:

• Rest
• Exercise
• Both

10. True or false: Having RA puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease?

• True
• False