RA Comorbidity Screening — SCE Rheumatology MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Estimate cardiovascular risk regularly and treat each modifiable factor
Cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis reflects conventional risk factors and inflammatory burden. Remission does not remove the need for smoking cessation, blood-pressure and lipid management and primary-prevention decisions using the national cardiovascular pathway.
Reference: NICE NG100: rheumatoid arthritis — monitoring and annual review (Updated October 2020; surveillance reviewed November 2024): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng100/chapter/Recommendations#monitoring; NICE NG238: cardiovascular disease risk assessment and reduction — recommendations (Published December 2023; updated September 2025): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng238/chapter/recommendations