Leik Flashcards
1
Q
(knock-knees)
A
Valgum
2
Q
bowlegs.
A
Varus
3
Q
Bamboo spine is pathognomonic, Spinal radiograph will show “bamboo spine.”
A
Ankylosing spondylitis
4
Q
cast for fractures of the wrist
A
Thumb spica cast (splint)
5
Q
- If no relief on NSAIDs
- combine NSAID with colchicine 1.2 mg (two tablets) at onset of attack and may repeat 0.6 mg (one tablet) in 1 hour
A
Gout
6
Q
- joint stiffness lasts longer
- involves multiple joints
- fever, normocytic anemia
A
RA - B/nodes
7
Q
- joint stiffness is shorter
A
OA/DJD - BH/nodes
