A Patient Has Been Admitted to a Medical Unit with a Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) . The nurse should be aware of what aspects of PMR? Select all that apply.

A) PMR has an association with the genetic marker HLA-DR4.
B) Immunoglobulin deposits occur in PMR.
C) PMR is considered to be a wear-and-tear disease.
D) Foods high in purines exacerbate the biochemical processes that occur in PMR.
E) PMR occurs predominately in Caucasians.