Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud's Disease ( 33 Questions)
Incorrect. Skin redness and warmth are not characteristic symptoms of a vasospastic attack in Raynaud's disease. Instead, the affected areas become pale or cyanotic (blueish) due to decreased blood flow.
Correct. During a vasospastic attack in Raynaud's disease, the fingers or toes may appear cyanotic (blueish) and feel cold due to vasoconstriction of the blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the extremities.
Incorrect. Swelling and pitting edema are not typical symptoms of Raynaud's disease. They may occur in other conditions but are not associated with vasospastic attacks.
Incorrect. Thickening and hypertrophy of the nails are not specific to Raynaud's disease and may be seen in other nail disorders.
A) Incorrect. Skin redness and warmth are not characteristic symptoms of a vasospastic attack in Raynaud's disease. Instead, the affected areas become pale or cyanotic (blueish) due to decreased blood flow.
B) Correct. During a vasospastic attack in Raynaud's disease, the fingers or toes may appear cyanotic (blueish) and feel cold due to vasoconstriction of the blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the extremities.
C) Incorrect. Swelling and pitting edema are not typical symptoms of Raynaud's disease. They may occur in other conditions but are not associated with vasospastic attacks.
D) Incorrect. Thickening and hypertrophy of the nails are not specific to Raynaud's disease and may be seen in other nail disorders.