Joint Pain Flashcards
1
Q
List four red flag symptoms of joint pain
A
Fever Wt Loss Night pain AM stiffness >30 minutes Soft and boggy joint
2
Q
List three non msk causes of joint pain
A
Infection
-Gonorrhea
Lupus
Vasculitis
3
Q
List three medications to use in acute gout
A
NSAIDS
Cohchicine
Steroids
4
Q
List three medications to use in chronic gout
A
Allopurinol
Probenesid
Febuxostat
5
Q
Risks of Febuxostat
A
Increased CV risk and increased mortality