msk Flashcards
1
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diagnosis: bilateral symmetrical polyarthritis, nodules over olecranon, periarticular erosions on xray
A
rheumatoid arthritis
2
Q
what kind of pain does RA present with
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inflammatory pain (warmer on palpation)
3
Q
why prescribe hydroxychloroquine with methotrexate for RA treatment?
A
reduce risk of acute liver damage
4
Q
IL-6 receptor antagonist in RA treatment
A
tocilizumab
5
Q
bone tumour with highest propensity for response to chemotherapy
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osteosarcoma
6
Q
highly specific antibody for RA
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anti-citrullinated protein antibody
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