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
2
Q
Which HLA antigen has an association with rheumatoid arthritis
A
HLA-DR4
3
Q
What score is used to measure disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis
A
DAS28
4
Q
What should be corrected before giving bisphosphonates
A
Hypocalcaemia/vitamin D deficiency
5
Q
When starting bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis, when should calcium be prescribed
A
calcium should only be prescribed if dietary intake is inadequate