A 45-year-old female presents with dry eyes, dry mouth, and joint pain. Which of the following antibodies is most indicative of the suspected condition?
AAnti-Ro/SSA antibodies
BAnti-histone antibodies
CAnti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies
DAnti-phospholipid antibodies
Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue disorder?
AOsteoarthritis
BFibromyalgia
CSjogren's syndrome
DSLE
A 45-year-old woman with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis complains of dry eyes and dry mouth. Bilateral enlargement of the parotids is noted on physical examination. The syndrome described here is best described as
AMetastatic
BMetabolic
CInfectious
DAutoimmune
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