MSK Wk 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for thrombotic event in patient with anti-phospholipid syndrome?
A
Lifelong anti-coagulation (warfarin) regardless of patient’s age
2
Q
Anti-cardiolipin antibody positive is probably?
A
Anti-phospholipid Syndrome
3
Q
What blood finding is present in most connective tissue diseases, apart from RA?
A
Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Lymphocytopenia
4
Q
Test for Sjogren’s?
A
Schirmer’s test
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5
Q
What percentage of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients are Rheumatoid factor negative?
A
15%
6
Q
Which DMARD is safe in pregnancy?
A
Sulphasalazine
7
Q
What antibody is most likely to be positive in polymyositis?
A
Anti-Jo-1
8
Q
What type of vasculitis tends to be ANCA negative?
A
Large Vessel (Giant Cell/ Takayasu)
9
Q
Features of OA? (4)
A
LOSS Loss of joint space Osteophytosis Subchondral Sclerosis Subchondral cyst formation
