Inflmmatory non Inflammatory Rheum Dis Flashcards
What are rheumatologic diseases?
Disorders affecting joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue.
What are the two main classifications of rheumatologic diseases?
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory.
What are three examples of inflammatory rheumatologic diseases?
Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ankylosing spondylitis.
What are two examples of non-inflammatory rheumatologic diseases?
Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia.
What are the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function.
What are common symptoms of inflammatory rheumatologic diseases?
Morning stiffness >30 minutes, joint swelling, systemic symptoms (fatigue, fever).
What are two common inflammatory markers?
CRP, ESR.
What type of arthritis is characterized by symmetrical small joint involvement?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
What is a distinguishing skin feature of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
Malar (butterfly) rash.
What is the hallmark spinal feature of spondyloarthritis?
Sacroiliitis.
What is the main symptom of inflammatory back pain?
Chronic low back pain lasting >3 months.
What is a common characteristic of psoriatic arthritis?
Presence of psoriasis.
What distinguishes osteoarthritis from inflammatory arthritis?
Pain worsens with activity and improves with rest.
What condition is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue?
Fibromyalgia.
What symptom is NOT present in non-inflammatory rheumatologic diseases?
Joint swelling and warmth.
