Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes inflammation and pain in a person’s joints, including their hands and feet.

A person with RA or a family member, friend, or caregiver of someone with RA can test their knowledge about the condition by choosing whether the statements below are true or false.

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    RA is an autoimmune condition
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    RA is rare, affecting fewer than 500,000 people
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    RA only affects the joints
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    Females and people who smoke are more likely to develop RA than most others
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    Treating RA often focuses on achieving remission by reducing inflammation
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    Once symptoms improve, a person can stop taking their medications
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    People with RA should do both cardiovascular and resistance exercises
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    All a doctor needs to diagnose RA is a simple blood test
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