arthritis therapy Flashcards by Mas R | Brainscape

Q

side effects of NSAIDs

A

renal function interference,
dyspepsia, ulcer
Bleed
allergic reaction

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Risk factors for NSAID gastropathy

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> 60
Hx of ulcer
Use of glucocorticoids
anticoag use!

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Treating Gout flare

A

NSAID
## local steroid injection

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Treating acute gout

A

Colchicine - GIVEN EARLY within 12-24 hours

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Warning with Colchicine use

A

Renal clearance!

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Decrease the production of uric acid using

A

xanthine oxidase inhibitor - allopurinol

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In psuedogout and Hydroxyapatite what can you use

A

Nsaid and steroids

no role for allop and colchi

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3 DMARDs

A

methotrex

sulfasalazine
leflunomide

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3 most common effects of DMARDs

A

GI toxicity
bone marrow
LIVER!

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2 things to watch out for with therapies biologics! in RA

A

hep B and TB reactivation

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Management of peripheral Spa IS SIMilar to

A

RA

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Management of AXIAL SpA

A

NSAIDs
anti-TNF
no role for steroids

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