MSK Cortext Rheumatology Formative Flashcards
1
Q
Most appropriate first test to do in a patient with suspected SLE ?
A
Urinalysis
(check for lupus nephritis)
2
Q
Anticardiolipin antibodies =
A
Anti-phospholipid syndrome
3
Q
Person with anti-phospholipid syndrome has a thrombotic event - what treatment ?
A
Lifelong coagulation
4
Q
Major side effect of colchicine ?
A
Acute diarrhoeal illness
5
Q
Patient cannot tolerate NSAIDs or Colchicine
A
Steroids, orally, intramuscularly or intraarticularly
6
Q
Which DMARD is safe in pregnancy ?
A
Sulphasalazine
7
Q
Primary site of inflammation in a joint in RA
A
Synovium
8
Q
Polymyalgia rheumatica daily treatment ?
A
Prednisolone 15mg daily
