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Artheropathies Flashcards

1
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what is the difference between arthropathy, arthralgia and arthritis

A

arthropathy joint disease
arthralgia joint pain
arthritis joint inflam

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name 5 seronegative arthropathies

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OA
ank spon
psoriatic arthritis
reactive arthritis
IBD arthritis
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3
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where are Heberden and Bouchards nodes in osteoarthritis

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Heberden DIP

Bouchard PIP

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4
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bony swellings are seen in osteoarthritis. true or false

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true

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5
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osteoarthritis pain is relieved by rest. true or false

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true

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6
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what is seen in the knee that is linked to osteoarthritis

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baker’s cyst

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7
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what is the first line investigation for osteoarthritis

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x-ray

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what is seen on x-ray is osteoarthritis

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L loss of joint space
O osteophytes
S subchondral sclerosis
S subchondral cysts

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9
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what drug can be given for osteoarthritis pain relief

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TOP/PO NSAID, capsaicin

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10
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what drug can be given during osteoarthritis flare ups

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intraarticular CCS

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11
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what surgeries can be offered for OA

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arthroplasty, arthrodesis, osteotomy

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12
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what is arthroplasty

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joint replacement

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13
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what is arthrodesis

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surgical induction of ossification of a joint

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14
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what is osteotomy

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removing 1 or both sides of a joint surface

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15
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what age can qualify for a total hip replacement

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older than 65

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16
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what are some indications for total hip replacement

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pain whilst taking analgesia, pain in the night, impaired activities of daily living

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17
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what are some side effects of NSAIDs

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peptic ulcers, renal disease, CVD, asthma, exacerbation, dyspepsia

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18
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what gender is RA more common in

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women

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19
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what lifestyle factors affects rheumatoid arthritis

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smoking

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20
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what genetic type predisposes rheumatoid arthritis

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HLA-DR4

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21
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what is seen on x-ray in rheumatoid arthritis

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soft tissue swelling, juxta-articular osteopaenia, subluxation, loss of joint space

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22
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which joints in the hand / feet are commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis

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MCP, MTP, PIP

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23
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describe how a joint affected by rheumatoid arthritis would appear on examination

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swollen, warm, tender

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24
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what type hypersensitivity is rheumatoid arthritis

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iv

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25
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what clue in the history helps differentiate rheumatoid and osteoarthritis

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rheumatoid arthritis morning stiffness for longer than 30 minutes

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26
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name some extra-articular presentations of rheumatoid arthritis

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rheumatoid nodule, pulmonary nodule, eye disease

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27
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what blood tests would you order for rheumatoid arthritis

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FBC, CRP, PV, CCP, ACPA, RF

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28
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which autoantibody is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis

A

anti-CCP

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29
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which autoantibodies are less specific for rheumatoid arthritis

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rheumatoid factor, ACPA

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30
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what is seen on mri in rheumatoid arthritis

A

bone marrow oedema

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31
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what is seen on ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis

A

synovitis

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32
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what score is used to measure rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

A

DAS28

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33
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what DAS28 score indicates remission

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<2.6

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34
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what DAS28 score qualifies treating with a biologic

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> 5.1

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35
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what is the standard combination of medications for rheumatoid arthritis patients

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NSAID + PO/IM CCS + DMARD

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36
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what is the 1st line DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis

A

methotrexate

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37
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what are the important side effects of methotrexate

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pneumonitis, teratogen, hepatotoxic, mouth ulcer

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38
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what DMARD can be tried instead of methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis if the patient has side efffects

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leflunomide

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39
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which DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis are suitable in pregnancy

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1st sulfazalazine

2nd azathioprine

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40
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what drug can be given as an adjuvant to DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis

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hydroxychloroquine

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41
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how quickly should DMARDs be started for rheumatoid arthritis

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within 3 months

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42
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which biologic would be used first for rheumatoid arthritis

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IM infliximab

43
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what is the mechanism of infliximab

44
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which biologic would be used 2nd for rheumatoid arthritis

45
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what is the mechanism of rituximab

A

CD20 B cells

46
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what are some important side effects of biologics

A

reactivate latent TB, teratogen, > melanoma risk

47
Q

what deformities caused by rheumatoid arthritis can be seen on the hands?

A

Boutonniere, swan neck, Z shape thumb

48
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what is a spondyloarthropathy

A

arthritis affecting spine and sacroiliac joints

49
Q

give 4 examples of spondyloarthropathies

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ank spon, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, enteropathic arthritis

50
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what is enthesitis

A

inflam at insertion of tendon to bone

51
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give 2 examples of enthesitis

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plantar fasciitis, achilles tenditinitis

52
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what gender and age are risk factors for ank spon

A

men in late teens / early adult

53
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what genetic type is a risk factor for ank spon

54
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ank spon mainly affects small joints. true or false

A

false, affects large joints

55
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what are the extra-articular presentations of ankylosing spondylitis

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anterior uveitis, photophobia, pulmonary fibrosis

56
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what blood tests would be done for ankylosing sponylitis

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CRP, PV, ESR (all raised)

57
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what imaging is done for ank spon

58
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what is seen on MRI in ank spon

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sacroilitis, bone marrow oedema

59
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what is seen on XR in ank spon

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Romanus lesions, enthesitis, syndesmophyte, bamboo spine

60
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what are the first line medications for ank spon

A

pain relief + biologic

61
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what biologics are given for ank spon

A

anti-TNF

anti-IL17

62
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what drugs are given for ank spon if it affects a peripheral joint

A

methotrexate, sulfasalazine

63
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psoriatic arthritis is always symmetric. true or false

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false. can be asymmetric

64
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what areas of the body are affected by psoraitic arthritis

A

just spine or
just DIP or
same pattern as RA

65
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what is seen on the hand in psoriatic arthritis

A

nail changes, sausage finger (dactylitis)

66
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what is seen on xr in psoriatic arthritis

A

pencil in cup, erosions, whiskering enthesopathy

67
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management options for psoriatic arthritis

A

steroids, methotrexate, sulfasalazine, biologics

68
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what is the other name for reactive arthritis

A

reiter’s syndrome

69
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what predisposes reactive arthritis

A

UTI or gastroenteritis 1-4wk before

70
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genetic predisposition to reiter’s syndrome

71
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what are the 3 components that must be present for a diagnosis of reiter’s syndrome

A

urethritis
uveitis/conjunctivitis
arthritis

72
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what joints are affected by reactive arthritis

A

asymmetric lower limb

73
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investigations for reiter’s syndrome

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ESR, CRP, PV, FBC, XR, blood/urine/stool culture

74
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management of reactive arthritis

A

should resolve 6mth. NSAID + CCS

75
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management of reactive arthritis present for >6mth

76
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what condition is associated with enteropathic arthritis

77
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what parts of the body are affected by enteropathic arthritis

A

asymmetric large joints

78
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what is seen on ultrasound in enteropathic arthritis

79
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management of enteropathic arthritis

A

treat IBD, DMARD if resistant

80
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what gender is a risk factor for gout

81
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what aspect of diet is a risk factor for gout

A

alcohol, purines (red meat, shellfish, red wine, chickpeas etc.)

82
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is gout hypertrophic or erosive

83
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what are purines converted to in the body

84
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what is deposited at joints in gout

A

monosodium

85
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what medications are risk factors for gout

A

diuretic, cyclosporine

86
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what joint is most commonly affected by gout

87
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what sign is seen in chronic gout

88
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what is the gold standard test for diagnosing gout and what does it show

A

joint aspirate for polarised light microscopy showing needle shaped crystals and negative birefringence

89
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what is seen on XR in an acute gout attack

90
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what is seen on XR in recurrent gout

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erosions, osteophytes, destructive arthritis

91
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management of gout during an acute attack

A

naproxen or colchicine

92
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side effect of colchicine

93
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when is gout prophylaxis indicated

A

> 2 attacks, XR changes, renal stones, tophi

94
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prophylactic management of gout

A

allopurinol

95
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mechanism of allopurinol

A

xanthine oxidase inhibitor

96
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side effect of allopurinol

97
Q

alternative to allopurinol if side effect (skin rash)

A

febuxostat

98
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age thats a risk factor for pseudogout

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70-80 years

99
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joints affected by pseudogout

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knee, wrist, ankle

100
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what is seen on xr in pseudgout

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chondrocalcification

101
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what is seen on microscopy of joint aspirate in pseudogout

A

rhomboid chape calcium pyrophosphate crystals, weakly positive birefringence

102
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management options for pseudogout

A

NSAID, colchicine, CCS

103
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how do you monitor a DMARD

A

LFT, FBC 6 monthly

104
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name 5 DMARDs

A

methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfazalazine, azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine

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