Arthritis Quiz: Do You Know the Basics?

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1. Feeling stiffness in your joints in the morning can be a symptom of arthritis.
	True False
2. Arthritis shouldn't affect your ability to do daily tasks such as getting dressed, opening doors or climbing stairs.
	True False
3. Redness or warmth in your joints is a sign of:
	Tendinitis Infection Arthritis All of the Above
4. Bony lumps on the joints of your fingers or thumbs are probably the result of:
	Septic Arthritis Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia None of the Above
5. Arthritis often causes loss of motion in your joints. This can be the result of:
	Cartilage deterioration Chronic inflammation Joint pain and swelling All of the Above
6. Joint swelling that lasts a day or less is a common symptom of arthritis.
	True False
7. Injuring your joints in an accident can increase your chances of developing arthritis.
	True False
8. It’s a myth that some people with arthritis can feel weather changes in their joints.
	True False
9. A history of arthritis in your family doesn’t increase your chances of developing it.
	True False
10. If you have osteoarthritis in your fingers, they’ll be painful and swollen for many years to come.
	True False
11. There is no medical cure for arthritis.
	True False