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2- Myopathies Flashcards

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The aetiology of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is unknown. True/False?

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True

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2
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List clinical features of PMR

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Hip and shoulder pain
Morning stiffness lasting longer than 1hr
Improvement with movement/throughout the day

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3
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Which arteritic condition is associated with PMR?

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Giant cell arteritis

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PMR responds really well to what treatment?

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Low-dose steroid (prednisolone)

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What is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in adults?

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Giant cell arteritis

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6
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List clinical features of GCA

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Jaw claudication
Visual disturbance
Headache
Tender scalp
Systemic features
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7
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What is the definitive test for diagnosing GCA?

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Temporal artery biopsy

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8
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How do polymyositis and dermatomyositis differ?

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Essentially the same but dermatomyositis has skin changes

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9
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Polymyositis is more common in men. True/False?

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False

Women 2:1 men

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Is muscle weakness in polymyositis symmetrical?

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Yes

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11
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List clinical features of polymyositis

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Proximal muscle weakness
Myalgia
Difficulty with stairs
Dysphagia (poor prognostic sign)

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12
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By how much is CK usually raised in polymyositis?

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10x

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13
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Which autoantibodies are associated with polymyositis?

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ANA
Anti-Jo-1
Anti-SRP

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14
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What is the definitive diagnostic test for polymyositis?

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Muscle biopsy

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15
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Outline treatment for polymyositis

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Prednisolone 40mg

Immunosuppression

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16
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List some cutaneous features of dermatomyositis

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Heliotrope rash
Gottron’s papules
V-shaped rash over chest

17
Q

In which group of people is fibromyalgia most common in?

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Young and middle-aged women

18
Q

List clinical features of fibromyalgia

A

Persistent widespread pain (3+mths)
Fatigue, broken sleep
Cognitive impairment
Depression

19
Q

The mainstay of treatment for fibromyalgia is education and behavioural therapy. What drugs may be given?

A

Amitryptilline

Gabapentin

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