Lupus, Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies, pedatric arthropathies Flashcards

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what are the 2 most helpful clinicla clues for diagnosis

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joint pattern
presence of absence of extraarticular manifestations

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2
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lupus is a ______________ disorder

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inflammatory autoimmune

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3
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lupus mostly affects

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women of colour in reproductive years
those with family hx
those with environmental RFs like smoking and IV light exposure

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4
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what are some environmental RFs that affect lupus

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smoking= triggers
UV light = exacerbates

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5
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describe the pathophys of lupus

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production of antibodies to nuclear, cytoplasmic, cell surface, and soluble antigens = systemic inflammation

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lupus manifesting as skin nd joint sx is considered

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cutaneous lupus erythematosus

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lupus presenting in organs + as life threatening disease is considered

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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pattern of lupus presentation

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usually relapsing- remitting
can be continuous

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9
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what are the 4 constitutional sx of lupus

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fever, anorexia, malaise, weight loss

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10
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skin findings in lupus (4)

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malar rash or discoid rash
photosensitivity
painless mucous membrane lesions (during exacerbation)
alopecia- patchy or diffuse

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which is more common? a malar or discoid rash

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discoid

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erythematous raised patches with adherent keratotic scale that can cause scarring is

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discoid rsah

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sharply demarcated, fixed erythema over cheeks and nose, sparing the nasolabial folds is

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mlar rash

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14
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what are some clinical joint findings in lupus

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symmetrical, polyarticular, with or without active synovitis
less severe, less swelling, shorter morning stiffness than RA
reducible swan neck deformities (erosive chnges rare)

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15
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muscle sx in lupus

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myalgia, myositis, tendonitis

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16
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renal rx of lupus

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glomerulonephritis
interstitial nephritis

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17
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lupus is characterized by production of various autoantibodies, describe their spec + sens

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ANA: v sensitive, not spec
anti-dsDNA: v spec, not sens
smith: v spec, not sens
APL: predicts thrombosis

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what are some lab findings you may see i nlupus

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ANA
anti-dsDNA
smith
APL
hypocomplementemia
hematologic: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
hematuria, proteinuria (renal disease)
mildly elevated ESR, CRP

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19
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name 7 drugs/ classes associated with lupus

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hydralazine, isoniazid, procaainamide, chlorpromazine, minocyclone
TNFi
PPIs

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what are some features more common to drug induced lupus than SLE

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sex ratio equal, tends to affect older people
renal, CNS features absent
ANA positive but no hypocomplementemia + dsDNA Ab negative
clinical features and lab abnormalities disappear when drug withdrawn

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21
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name 5 complications of lupus

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accelerated atherosclerosis
ESRD
infections
osteoporosis and avasculaar necrosis
mlignncy

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22
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nonphram lupus tx

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avoid prolonged sun exposure + use sunscreen
tobacco cessation
calcium + vit D

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23
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lupus pharm TX

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NSAIDs PRN
antimalarials (hydroxychloroquine) for lupus rash and joint sx- is the core drug tx for lupus
steroids
immunomodulators
immunosuppressants for renal disease

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24
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what is the core drug tx for pts with lupus

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antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine

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25
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max dose of hydroxychloroquine

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5mg/kg/d

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26
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topical steroids in lupus are used for

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cutaneous manifsetations

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27
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when are oral steroids used in lupus

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systemic complications

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28
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what is an alternative to topical hydrocortisone in lupus

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calcineurin inhibitors

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29
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5 immunomodulators used in lupus

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MTX, ASA
belimumab
nifrlumab
deucravacitinib

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30
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when are immunosuppressants used in lupus

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in renal disease

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31
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4 immunosuppressants used in lupus

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cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, belimumab

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32
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lupus treatment with ntiphospholipid sx

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anticoagulation

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33
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when might PJP prophylaxis be required in lupus

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if prednisone >20mg/d for 2 weeks
if using cyclophosphamide + addition RF

34
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what is seronegative spondyloarthropathy

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inflammatory arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints

35
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seronegative spondyloarthropathy is associated with ______ and sometimes ____ or _____

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enthesopathy
sometimes asymmetric oligoarthritic of large peripheral joints
uveitis

36
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what is uveitis

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swelling and irritation of the uvea = intense pain, redness, photophobia

37
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what is enthesopathy

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inflammation where ligaments, tendons, and joint capsule insert into bone

38
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waht is dactylitis

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inflammation of an entire digit (toe >finger)

39
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what is ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

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chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton

40
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AS has a _____ onset of pain and _____ stiffening of the _____

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gradual onset of pain + progressive stiffening of the spine

41
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changes in ankylosing spondylitis are

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symmetrical and bilateral
based on familial pattern

42
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which joints/ bones are affected in AS

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lumbar spine, sacroiliac joints

43
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what happens to the SI joint in AS

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syndesmophytes form bony ankylosis where cartilage is replaced by bone

44
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what happens in the spine in AS

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outer annular fibres replaced by bone

45
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describe back stiffness and pain in AS

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intermittent pain, that may radiate to butt/ side to side alternating
stiffness >30min + worse in morning and with rest
improves with activity

46
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AS progression leads to

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progression results in limited mobility, flattening of normal lumbar curve, exaggerated thoracic curve, cervical kyphosis, advanced disease = spinal fusion

47
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describe effect of AS o nperipheral joints (hips, knees, shoulders)

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transient inflammation more common than perm damage

48
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what is enthesopathy

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a disorder of the entheses, which are the connective tissues between bones and tendons or ligaments. Enthesopathy occurs when these tissues have been damaged, due to overuse, injury or infection.

49
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T or F: AS has no constitutional sx

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T

50
Q

nondrug tx for AS

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PT for postural exercise and Range of motion
tobacco cessation
total hip arthroplasty

51
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pharm tx for AS

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NSAIDs
IA seroids
Sulfasalazine 1000mg BID
TNFi

52
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sulfasalazine in AS is only for

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peripehral arthritis

53
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does MTX have to be used with TNFi in AS?

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no- seronegative = no autoantibodies

54
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NSAIDs in AS may slow

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radiographic progression

55
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IA steroid in AS is used for

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symptomatic relief of individual joints, entheses

56
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TNFi in AS is traditionally used for

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NSAID resistant axial disease ,NSAID/ csDMARD resistant peripheral disease, refractory enthesitis or dactylitis

57
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psoriatic arthritis is a

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chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with skin and nail psoriasis, affecting SI joints, axial skeleton, and/or peripheral joints

58
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5 patterns of PsA

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  1. symmetrical polyarticular
  2. asymmetric oligoarticular
  3. DIP involvement
  4. severe deforming arthritis with marked osteolysis
  5. spondylitic form
59
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T or F: dactylitis and enthesitis are common in psoriatic arthritis

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T

60
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2 constitutional features of PsA

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fatigue, sleep disturbance

61
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comorbidities for PsA

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obesity, CV RF like HPTN, DM, dyslipidemia, depression, anxiety

62
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PsA treatment includes

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bridging tx with NSAIDs/ steroids
MTX (+/- combo with other DMARDs like LEF, SSZ, HCQ, or a PDE4i like apremilast)
TNFis

63
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MTX in PsA can improve

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cutaneous and joint manfestations

64
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TNFi in PsA result in

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significant and early efficacy in decreasing cutaneous and arthritic sx, as well as axial disease and enthesitis and dactylitis

65
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis is

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group of disorders that are a major cause of chronic arthritis in children

66
Q

diagnosis of JIA is made after ____ of sx

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=>6wks

67
Q

subsets of JIA sx are classified based on

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age at onset, number of joints involved initially
rheumatoid factor status
extraarticular sx

68
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JIA pharm tx includes

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NSAIDs and glucocorticoids (IA or PO)
DMARDs

69
Q

early detection and tx is important to prevent complications like ________________ in JI

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eyes, joint erosions or deformity, stunted growth

70
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__% of children with JIA will continue to hve active disease into adulthood

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50

71
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what is the goal in JIA tx

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remission of joint inflam, normal function, prevent complications

72
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what is first line tx in JIA

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NSAIDs nd glucocorticoids (Ia or PO)

73
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NSAIDs nd glucocorticoids (Ia or PO) are first line in _______________________ JIA

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oligoarticular, seronegative polyarticular JIA

74
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DMARDS are required for _________ JIA

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seropositive polyarticular, systemic JIA

75
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T or F: growing pains are related to growth spurts

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F

76
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growing pains often occur at

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night after high activity levels

77
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growing pains are a _______ condition

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benign, self limiting

78
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growing pains affect

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lower limb, bilaterally

79
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growing pain episodes last

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30-120min, intermittently may be 1-2x/wk

80
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treatment for growing pains include

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heat, massage, APAP, ibuprofen

81
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what is hypermobility joint disorder

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move beyond normal range expected = higher rsk of sprains/ dislocations/ subluxations = pain

82
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hypermobiltiy is likely due to

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weaker collagen that forms ligaments