MSK Flashcards

1
Q

5 red flags for back pain

A

Thoracic pain
Age <20 or >55 years
Pain associated with systemic illness
Night pain
Weight loss

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2
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Which HLA antigen has an association with rheumatoid arthritis

A

HLA-DR4

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3
Q

What score is used to measure disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis

A

DAS28

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4
Q

What should be corrected before giving bisphosphonates

A

Hypocalcaemia/vitamin D deficiency

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5
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When starting bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis, when should calcium be prescribed

A

calcium should only be prescribed if dietary intake is inadequate

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