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Introduction to Arthritis Flashcards

1
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What is arthritis?

A

Joint Inflammation

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What are rheumatic/rheumatologic diseases?

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Conditions that can affect joints or supporting structures

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What are the symptoms of arthritis?

A
  1. Pain
  2. Stiffness
  3. Deformity
  4. Loss of Function
  5. Systemic Illness
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What are the Signs of Synovial Inflammation?

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  1. Redness
  2. Swelling
  3. Heat
  4. Pain
  5. Loss of Function
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What are the components of the Physical Exam in Arthritis?

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  1. Signs of Synovial
  2. Instability: failing
  3. Deformity: weird shapes
  4. Crepitus: noise in joint
  5. Distribution
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What are the Extra-Articular Features of the physical examination?

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  1. Skin
  2. Eye
  3. Oropharynx
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What are the general laboratory values observed in arthritis?

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  1. CBC
  2. Chemistry
  3. Urinalysis
  4. Inflammatory Markers
  5. Autoantibodies
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What are inflammatory markers?

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  1. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ESR
  2. C-Reactive Protein CRP
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What does a Clear Synovial Fluid indicate?

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Common in osteoarthritis

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What does a Cloudy Synovial Fluid indicate?

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Common in inflammation

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What is the cell count for Normal Synovial Fluid Analysis WBC?

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<200

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What is the cell count for Non-Inflammatory Synovial Fluid Analysis WBC?

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<2000

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What is the cell count for Inflammatory Synovial Fluid Analysis WBC?

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2000 - (50-100,000)

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What is the cell count for Purulent Synovial Fluid Analysis WBC?

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> 50-100,000

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What is the most common form of imaging in arthritis?

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X-Rays

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What is seen on X-Rays for Inflammatory Arthritis (Rheumatoid)?

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  1. Soft tissue swelling
  2. Periarticular demineralization
  3. Articular erosions
  4. Characteristic distribution
17
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What is seen on X-Rays for Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)?

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  1. Reactive bone formation
  2. Joint space narrowing (cartilage loss)
  3. Joint deformity
18
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What are points of differentiation for the types of arthritis?

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  1. Acute vs Chronic
  2. Monoarthritis vs Polyarthritis
  3. Symmetrical vs Asymmetrical
  4. Peripheral vs. Axial
  5. True Arthritis vs. Soft Tissue Involvement
  6. Association with systemic disease
19
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What are the major classes of arthritis?

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  1. Osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  3. Spondyloarthritis
  4. Crystal Arthritis
  5. Infectious Arthritis

GI/Rheumatology Module (18 decks)

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