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Clin Med II midterm Flashcards

1
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Gene that is genetic risk factor for RA?

A

HLA-DRB1 gene

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2
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Risk factors for RA?

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Smoking
HLA-DRB1 gene
female>Male
age 25-55

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3
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Which tissue type is main target for autoimmune process of RA?

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Synovial Tissue

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4
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________ is formed from synovial proliferation. It invades & destroys bone and cartilage

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Pannus

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5
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Clinical manifestations in joints

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insidious onset
morning stiffness >30 min, or after inactivity
SYMMETRIC swelling
joint are tender/painful

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6
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Joints most often affected by RA?

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PIP
MCP
MTP
wrists, ankles, knees

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7
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Clinical manifestations of the hands in RA?

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Ulnar deviation of MCP joints (classic)
Swan neck deformity
Boutonniere deformity

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8
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General clinical manifestations

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fatigue
Weight loss
low grade fever

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9
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_________ __________ are almost only found in those who are RF positive. Often on extensor surfaces, over joints, or pressure points.

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Rheumatoid Nodules

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10
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T/F: Rheumatoid nodules are soft and tender.

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false. firm and non-tender

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11
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Ocular manifestations of RA

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keratoconjunctivitis
scleritis
episcleritis
scleromalacia

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Pulmonary manifestations of RA

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pleuritis
Pleural effusions
Rheum Nodules
interstitial lung disease

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Cardiac manifestations of RA

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increased risk of CV disease
pericardial effusion
pericarditis

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14
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Felty Syndrome is not so rad.

A

Neutropenia
Splenomegaly
RA

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15
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What is the most specific blood test for RA?

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Anti-CCP antibodies

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16
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Labs to order for RA?

A

Anti-ccp
RF
ESR/CRP
CBC

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17
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What would you see in the synovial fluid in RA?

A

Inflammatory effusion

Leukocytes 15k-25k with PMN predominate

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18
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T/F: you can see early findings of RA on x-ray.

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False. Early in disease they are likely normal appearing

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19
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Intial findings on x-ray for RA

A

soft tissue swelling

osteopenia around joint

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20
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Where could you see early changes in RA?

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earliest changes show in the wrists or feet

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21
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Changes you would see later on x-ray?

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Joint space narrowing and erosions

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22
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T/F: for a dx of RA you must >or= 2 joints having inflammatory arthritis

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False: >or=3 joints

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23
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Goals of treatment for RA include early Dx and initiation of _________ drugs? Name some others as well.

A 
DMARDs (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)
Control of pain and inflammation
preserve function 
prevent deformity
refer to rheumatology
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24
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How long must a patient have had sx before you can dx RA?

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> or = 6 weeks

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25
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RA patients often need a combination of what medications?

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Methotrexate + TNF inhibitor

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26
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What pretreatment screening must you do for RA?

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Hep B & C
Check for latent TB
R/O prego
Baseline radiographs
Baseline labs (CBC, Cr, LFTs,
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27
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T/F: corticosteroids are very helpful for both symptom relief and slowing the rate of joint damage.

A

True

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28
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T/F: corticosteroids are recommended for mono therapy in RA.

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False. Not recommended for monotherapy or long term use

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29
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_________ is a good bridge therapy medication to use while starting DMARD therapy.

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Corticosteroids: prednisone

30
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Starting dose of Methotrexate?

A

7.5mg PO weekly

31
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Methotrexate is contraindicated in?

A

Pregnancy
liver disease
heavy ETOH use
Severe renal impairment

32
Q

Patients taking methotrexate need to also be taking?

A

FOLATE everyday
1mg PO
or
Leucovorin 2.5-5mg weekly

33
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S/E of methotrexate?

A

GI upset

Stomatitis

34
Q

Labs you need to monitor carefully in patients on methotrexate?

A

CBC for cytopenias

LFTs for hepatotoxicity

35
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T/F: TNF inhibitors are inexpensive.

A

False. EXPENSIVE

36
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TNF inhibitors are given____ or _____

37
Q

Which TNF inhibitor is usually first choice in RA?

A

Etanercept (Enbrel)

38
Q

Recommended follow up for RA?

A

Use scale to assess sx and function status (pick one and stick with it)

Monitor lab work for tox

Radiographs q2yrs

39
Q

Poor prognostic factors for pts with RA?

A

RF or Anti-ccp +
extraarticular disease
functional limitations
erosions on radiograph

40
Q

What 2 classes of medications are responsible for 2/3 of all hospitalizations related to meds?

A

Antidiabetic meds

Anticoagulants / antiplatelet meds

41
Q

Tramadol should not be used in patient with hx of seizure. why?

A

Lowers seizure threshold

42
Q

Levemir and lantus are _____ acting

A

intermediate to long acting

43
Q

Short acting insulins?

A

Humalog

Novalog

44
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Initiation of insulin to type 2 DM

A

Levimir or lantus at morning or bedtime

Fasting BGL check and can increase dose by 2 units q 3 days until fasting target range achieved

45
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Initial dosing of coumadin?

A

5mg for 1st 2 days or 2.5mg if frail, elderly, kidney/liver disease or meds making warfarin more sensitive

46
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______ is a reduction in bone mass.

A

Osteoporosis

47
Q

causes of secondary osteoporosis

A

Meds
Vit D deficiency
ETOH use

48
Q

Lifetime osteoporotic fracture risk for women who reach age 50 is? Men?

A

50%

Men 20%

49
Q

What is the Frax Algorithm

A

Fx risk assessment tool

Calcs pts 10 year probability for fx

50
Q

T/F: you can use the Frax algorithm in patients being treated for osteoporosis?

A

No, only validated for untreated patients.

51
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Gold standard for Bone Density?

A

Bone Densitometry (DXA) scan

52
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Who should get DXA scan?

A

Women>= 65
younger but at risk
Pts c path fx
Radiographic evidence of diminished bone density

53
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Interval btw DXA scans for T score of -1 to -1.5

A

Every 5 years

54
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Interval btw DXA scans for T score of -1.5 to -2.0

A

every 3-5 years

55
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Interval btw DXA scans for T score of

A

every 1-2 years

56
Q

What is a Z-score

A

Expresses bone density as a standard deviation from are, race, and sex means

57
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T/F: Most recommendations are based off the T score and not the Z score

58
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WHO dx categories

Normal?

A

T score > -1.0

59
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Who Dx category Osteopenia?

A

T score -1 to -2.5

60
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WHO Dx category osteoporosis?

A

T score is less than -2.5

61
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Clinical Manifestations of osteoporosis?

A

Asymptomatic until fx

Vertebral fx

62
Q

Signs of vertebral fx

A

height loss, kyphosis
acute pain
atraumatic fx

63
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Radiographic findings

A

Radiolucency
Cortical Thinning
Occult fx

64
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How much bone loss is needed to be detected on radiographs?

65
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T/F: Radiographs are the most sensitive to find osteoporosis?

A

No, DEX scan more sensitive

66
Q

Life style modifications in osteoporosis?

A 
Smoking cessation
limit ETOH
Reg WB exercise (30min x 3x/week)
1200mg Ca/day
avoid falls
wear brace
67
Q

When to treat with bisphophonates?

A

Hx of hip/vertebral fx

T-score 3% or OP related fx >20%

68
Q

How much Ca++ intake per day?

69
Q

how Much vit D per day?

70
Q

Ca supplements interfere with ______ and ______ absorption.

A

Iron and thyroid hormone. Need to take at different times

71
Q

SE of Ca++ suppliments

A

nephrolithiasis
CV disease
dyspepsia
constipation

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