MSK? Flashcards
1
Q
Lupus
A
Anti-dsdna titres
NSAIDs, methotrexate
2
Q
Osteoarthritis
A
XR - lost joint space, subchondryl cysts, osteophytes, subarticular sclerosis
Paracetamol, topical nsaids, steroid injection, replacement
3
Q
Septic arthritis
A
Joint aspiration + culture
Abx
4
Q
RA
A
Rheumatoid factor blood, XR
Methotrexate, NSAIDs, steroid
5
Q
Gout
A
Joint aspiration - negatively bifringent
Cholchesine -> allopurinol long term
NSAIDs
6
Q
Ankylosing spondylitis
A
Clinical with mri
Exercise, NSAIDs
7
Q
Psoriatic arthritis
A
XR erosive changes,
NSAIDs, methotrexate
8
Q
Reactive arthritis
A
ESR+CRP
NSAIDs
9
Q
Systemic Sclerosis
A
ANA test
No cure
10
Q
Giant cell arthritis
A
Temporal artery biopsy
Prednisolone
11
Q
Fibromyalgia
A
No test
Cbt
