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APP RA Flashcards

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What is RA

A

Autoimmune disease
Chronic inflammation of joints
Complex disease with no cure

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What factors are involved in RA

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Rheumatoid factor
- autoantibodies against IgG

Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA’s)

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What are the normal function of synovium

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Lubrication of cartilage surfaces
Provide nutrients to cartialge

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4
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What drugs can you use for symptomatic relief

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NSAIDs
Steroidal drugs

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5
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What drugs can you use to modify the disease (DMARD)

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csDMARD
tsDMARD
bDMARD

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