MSK Flashcards

1
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What is the goal of treatment for inflammatory arthritis

3

A

control inflammation
pain management
maintain function

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2
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What are 3 treatments for inflammatory arthritis

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NSAIDs, methotrexate, steroids

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3
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A patient presents with hand/joint swelling, fatigue, RF -ve.

You need more tests- what do you order?

TQ*

A

Xray
acute phase reactants like CRP, ESR

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4
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What are Heberden nodules

TQ*

A

degenerative joint disease distal part of fingers in OA

unsure of wording

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5
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What is needed for dx of inflam arthritis

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joint aspiration of SF

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