The Systemic Disease That Usually Begins with Joint Inflammation and Edema

question 30

Multiple Choice

The systemic disease that usually begins with joint inflammation and edema of the synovial membranes surrounding the joint is

• A) SLE.
• B) scleroderma.
• C) RA.
• D) Sjögren's syndrome.

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Definitions:

Essential

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A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.

Potassium Deficiency

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