35 year old female patient complains of dry mouth and scratchy feeling in eyes. She is found to have antibodies against anti- SSA/Ro. Which of the following can be the most accurate sole criterion to diagnose the condition
AObjective measurement of lacrimal and salivary gland secretion
BLip tissue biopsy
CLymph node biopsy
DPositive rheumatoid factor
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis mentions to her physician that after many years without dental problems, she has recently had seven dental caries filled. This finding suggests that she should be evaluated for which of the following diseases?
ASjogren's syndrome
BPolyarteritis nodosa
COral squamous cell carcinoma
DSystemic lupus erythematosus
Which of the following is not classified as a primary cutaneous disorder?
ALichen planus
BIchthyosis
CReiter's disease
DPsoriasis
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