Joint Pain Flashcards by Ben Gold | Brainscape

Q

What are the possible sources of joint pain?

A

bursa
muscle
tendon/ligament
reffered

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What does prolonged joint stiffness indicate?

A

inflammation

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Q

What is the quality of arthritis pain?

A

aching

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What are possible causes of acute monoarthritis?

A

septic
crystal
reactive
plant thorn synovitis

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What urate level is considered hyperuricemia?

A

> 7.0 mg/dl

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Q

What is the most common category of gout?

A

uric acid underexcretion due to decreased renal fxn

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4 risk factors for gout

A

obesity
diabetes
alcohol
meds (ASA, cyclosporine, diuretics)

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What is the most common joint affected with gout?

A

1st MTP (podagra)

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What is the goal uric acid level for treatment?

A

<6.0 mg/dl

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Q

How is acute gout treated?

A

NSAIDs (indomethacin)
steroids
colchicine

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Q

What is colchicine MOA?

A

inhibit neutrophil fxn

does not alter urate

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What is a side effect of uricosuric agents?

A

precipitation of kidney stones

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What is CPPD arthropathy?

A

calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition

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What is chondrocalcinosis?

A

calcification of articular cartilage

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