Lecture 11 - 15, Lab 1 - Rheumatology Flashcards
What is rheumatism/rheumatic disorder
What is OA
What is inflammatory arthritis and its 2 types
What is the epidemiology of RA
What is the etiology of RA
How do genetics/environment impact RA
Describe RA joint pathology
Describe RA joint involvement
Describe the course of RA
What are the classification criteria for RA
What are the clinical features of RA
What joints are involved in RA
What is an active joint count
What are general systematic features of RA
What are extra-articular features of RA
What are some lab tests for RA
What would be found on radiographs for RA
What should be included in an RA assessment
Describe atalantoaxial joint involvement in OA, describe its instability, its symptoms, how can we assess, and mange it
Describe TMJ with RA
Describe the shoulder with RA
Describe the elbow with RA
Describe wrist radial deviation with RA
Describe the wrist piano key sign
Describe the wrist tuck sign
Describe carpal tunnel syndrome
What happens to the hand in RA
Describe ulnar drift (RA)
Describe volar subluxation of MCP’s (RA)
Describe swan neck deformity
Describe Boutenniere deformity
Describe trigger finger
Describe RA’s affects on hips
Describe RA in the knee
Describe RA in the ankle
Describe RA in the foot
What’s a red flag in the joints for RA
Is it important to diagnose and treat RA early?
YES
Purpose of NSAID’s for RA
Purpose of analgesics for RA