Question

question 16 (mandatory) (1 point)
which arthritis most commonly affects the axial skeleton and sacroiliac joints first?
a) ankylosing spondylitis
b) rheumatoid arthritis
c) psoriatic arthritis
d) gout

Explanation:

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the axial skeleton (spine) and sacroiliac joints. Rheumatoid arthritis mainly targets peripheral joints. Psoriatic arthritis can involve multiple joint types but not typically axial/sacroiliac first. Gout usually affects peripheral joints like the big toe.

Answer:

A. Ankylosing spondylitis