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20th November Cards Flashcards

1
Q

How many bursae are associated with the knee joint?

A

4
Suprapatellar, Infrapatellar, Pes anserine, and Prepatellar

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2
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Which of the knee bursae is most prone to bursitis?

A

Prepatellar bursa

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3
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What is the most commonly inflamed bursa in the body?

A

Olecranon bursa

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4
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What is the colloquial name of Prepatellar bursitis?

A

Housemaid’s knee

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5
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Does immunosuppression impact the occurrence of bursitis?

A

Yes. Immunosuppression increases the risk of bursitis

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6
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What is the light microscopy feature of pseudogout?

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Positively birefringent calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals

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7
Q

What is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

A

Patella

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Where is the thickest cartilage in the body found?

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Behind the patella

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9
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What is a bipartite patella?

A

A patella with an unfused ossification center giving an appearance of a fractured patella

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10
Q

Which sex is more prone to rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Females

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At what decade is rheumatoid arthritis commoner?

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5th - 6th decades

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12
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What is a highly specific antibody in rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (ACPA/anti-CCP)

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What is the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and cerebrovascular disease?

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The former increases the risk of the later.

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14
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What is the best drug combination for rheumatoid arthritis management?

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Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine

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15
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What is a dreaded side effect of hydroxychloroquine?

A

Irreversible retinopathy

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16
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Does rheumatoid arthritis get better or worse with pregnancy?

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Better.

17
Q

At what stage in pregnancy can NSAIDs be given?

A

1st and 2nd trimester.

18
Q

Which sex has a worse prognosis for rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Males.

19
Q

Which joint is the most affected by septic arthritis?

A

Knee joint?

20
Q

What are the main (feared) side effects of NSAIDS?

A

GI bleeding
Renal impairment

21
Q

Which NSAID has the lowest GI risk?

A

Ibuprofen

22
Q

Which drug must you particularly avoid together with NSAID?

A

Aspirin

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