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Introduction to Rheumatology :) Flashcards

1
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define rheumatology

A

medical specialty dealing with diseases of the musculoskeletal system

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2
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define joint

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where 2 bones meet

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3
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define tendon

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tissue that attaches muscle to bone

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4
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what are tendons made of?

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cords of strong fibrous collagen tissue

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5
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what are the role of ligaments

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connects 2 bones

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6
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what are ligament tissues made of?

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flexible fibrous connective tissue

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7
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define acute

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develop suddenly and last a short time

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8
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define sub-acute

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state between acute and chronic

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9
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define chronic

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long-lasting condition, that develops over time

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10
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how many joints are involved in monoarthiritis

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1 joint involved

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11
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how many joints are involved in oligoarthritis

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2-4

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12
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how many joints are involved in polyarthritis

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5+

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13
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define systemic features

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entire body effects

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14
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what is arthritis

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disease of the joints

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15
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what is sterile inflammation?

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inflammation occurring in the absence of micro-organisms

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16
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what is defined as prolonged inactivity/morning stiffness

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stiffness that lasts >30 mins

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17
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define non-sterile inflammation

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inflammation occurring due to micro-organisms

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18
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define lavage

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surgical wash out

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19
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define rheumatoid arthritis

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chronic autoimmune disease characterized by pain, stiffness and synovitis

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20
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what is synovitis

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inflammation of synovial membrane

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21
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define osteophytes

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bony lumps that grow on bones in spine or around joint

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22
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define osteopenia

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when mineral content of bone is reduced, but less so than osteoporosis

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23
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how can you detect osteopenia on a X-ray

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bone appears darker and less bright

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24
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define birefringence

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refraction of light in a transparent material

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25
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define tophi

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aggregated deposits of MSU in tissue

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26
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state the 2 divisions of arthritis

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  1. degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
  2. inflammatory joint disease
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state the difference in onset between inflammatory joint disease and osteoarthritis

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inflammatory = rapid onset
osteoarthritis = slow onset

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28
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state the difference in joint pattern between inflammatory joint disease and osteoarthritis

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inflammatory joint disease = symmetrical joint pattern
osteoarthritis = asymmetrical joint pattern

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29
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state the difference in the age range of patients impacted between inflammatory joint disease and osteoarthritis

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inflammatory = younger age groups
osteoarthritis = older age groups

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30
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is osteoarthritis autoimmune?

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no

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31
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in which arthritis division is osteopenia common?

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inflammatory joint disease

32
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in which arthritis division is osteophytes common?

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osteoarthritis

33
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what is the cause of septic arthritis

34
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what is the clinical presentation of septic arthritis

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inflammation = rubor, tumor, calor and fever

35
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what type of arthritis is septic arthritis

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monoarthritis

36
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when is septic arthritis not monoarthritis?

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when gonoccoccal bacteria is involved => polyarthritis

37
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state the technique used to diagnose septic arthritis

A

joint aspiration

38
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what happens in joint aspiration

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obtain a fluid sample from septic joint => analyse

39
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state the 2 treatments of septic arthritis

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lavage and IV antibiotics

40
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state the bacterial causes of septic arthritis (3)

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streptococci, staphylococcus aureus and gonococcus

41
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does rheumatoid arthritis have a symmetrical or asymmetrical joint pattern?

A

symmetrical

42
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how many joints are impacted in rheumatoid arthritis

A

5+ (polyarthritis)

43
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what joints does rheumatoid arthritis impact

A

small and larger joints

44
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what is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis

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auto-immune

45
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what is the clinical presentation of an individual with rheumatoid arthritis?

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early morning stiffness in and around joints => long term joint damage

46
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what is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?

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autoantibody against IgG (rheumatoid antibody) => found in blood test

47
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state 3 areas commonly impacted by rheumatoid arthritis

A
  1. hands
  2. wrists
  3. feet
48
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state 2 types of crystal arthritis

A
  1. gout
  2. pseudogout
49
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state the cause of crystal gout

A

deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals

50
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what is a risk factor of gout

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high uric acid levels

51
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state the 3 causes of gout

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  1. genetic tendency
  2. increased intake of purine rich foods
  3. kidney failure
52
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where is gout common?

53
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what is the name of the joint in the big toe which is impacted by gout

A

metatarsophalangeal joint

54
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state the onset of gout

55
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what is a characteristic of gout on X-Rays?

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‘juxta-articular erosions’ aka rat bite erosions

56
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state 2 diagnostic tests for gout

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  1. joint aspiration and synovial fluid analysis
  2. bloods => C-reactive proteins and serum urate
57
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positive result of joint aspiration and synovial fluid analysis test for gout - 2

A

needle shaped crystals and negative bifringence

58
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how is the joint aspiration and synovial fluid analysis done?

A

Needle inserted => fluid aspirated => sent to lab for microbiology OR polarising light microscopy to detect crystals

59
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what are the positive blood tests for gout? - 2

A

increased C-reactive proteins
increased serum urate

60
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problem of using blood tests to diagnose gout

A

non-specific and only shows inflammation

61
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what is the acute treatment of gout?

A

reduces inflammation (steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs)

62
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what is the chronic treatment for gout?

A

reduces long term uric acid levels (lifestyle diet changes and xanthine oxidase inhibitors)

63
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state the cause of pseudogout

A

deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals

64
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state the 2 risk factors of pseudogout

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  1. elderly
  2. background of OA
65
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State the diagnostic test for pseudogout

A

synovial fluid analysis and joint aspiration

66
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state the positive result of joint aspiration and synovial fluid analysis for pseudogout

A
  1. brick shaped crystals
  2. +ve birefringence
67
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is osteoarthritis inflammatory?

68
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what is the speed of onset of osteoarthritis

69
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when is osteoarthritis prevalent

A

as age increases and if there is previous joint trauma

70
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state the 4 common joints impacted by osteoarthritis

A
  1. spine
  2. hand joints
  3. knees
  4. hips
71
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state 3 signs of osteoarthritis

A
  1. joint pain when moving
  2. joint crepitus
  3. joint enlargement
72
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what is joint crepitus

A

cracking sound when moving joint

73
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what are the names of the enlarged joints

A

Heberden’s nodes

74
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state the 3 X-Ray features of osteoarthritis

A
  1. joint space narrowing
  2. sub-chondral bony sclerosis
  3. osteophytes
75
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what is sub-chondral bony sclerosis

A

whiteness on X-Rays

76
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what is sub-chondral bony sclerosis

A

whiteness on X-Rays

77
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what clinical features are analysed in rheumatology?

A
  1. speed of onset
  2. pattern of joint movement
  3. size
  4. symmetrical or asymmetrical

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