Although the etiology of adult rheumatoid arthriti

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Although the etiology of adult rheumatoid arthritis is not known, studies of its epidemiology have shown that

A. the incidence is 20 times higher in women than in men B. progressive joint destruction occurs in less than 20 percent of cases C. the vast majority of cases have their onset between the ages of 35 and 50 D. there is no genetic predisposition to the disease

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Peak onset 35-50; A (~3x), B (>20%), D (genetic link), E (no miner link) false.

Question 2 of 5

True statements about pneumoconiosis of coal workers (black lung) include which of the following?

A. Progressive massive fibrosis occurs in more than half of coal workers who have pneumoconiosis B. Inhalation of anthracite (hard coal) dust is more dangerous than inhalation of bituminous (soft coal) dust C. Generally, large dust particles cause more scar formation than small dust particles D. None of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A (~10%), B (both risky), C (small worse), D (pure coal causes it) false.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements about the statistics of suicide is correct?

A. Compared with other sex-race groups, the mortality from suicide is highest in black males of all ages B. The incidence of suicide attempts is higher in males than in females C. The risk of suicide increases for several months following divorce, separation, or death of the spouse D. Suicide rates do not correlate with socioeconomic status

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Post-loss risk rises; A (white males), B (females higher attempts), D (correlates) false.

Question 4 of 5

Chronic barbiturate abuse is particularly common among

A. unemployed teen-agers B. college students C. middle-aged women D. elderly women

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Middle-aged women historically higher.

Question 5 of 5

In the definition of epidemiology, 'distribution' refers to: (Choose one wrong answer)

A. Who B. When C. Where D. Why

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Epidemiology’s 'distribution' focuses on who gets the disease, when it occurs, and where it happens. 'Why' relates to causes or determinants, not distribution.

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